# Russia-Rosatom nuclear energy expansion > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/russia-rosatom-nuclear-energy-expansion > Updated: 2026-09-05T19:46:39.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Russia is utilizing its state-owned nuclear corporation, Rosatom, to expand its geopolitical influence through civilian energy infrastructure projects. In Iran, Rosatom is continuing work on the second and third units of the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant and has entered agreements for the construction of four advanced third-generation units in Sirik, Hormozgan Province, valued at approximately $25 billion. Recent developments indicate that Russian representatives have also provided a draft contract for the construction of several small nuclear reactors in the country. Beyond Iran, Rosatom is expanding its footprint in other regions. This includes an agreement to resume nuclear power production in Kazakhstan for the first time since 1999 and interest from Turkey regarding the construction of multiple nuclear power plants. These initiatives are viewed as a means to create long-term dependencies and serve as a non-military lever of power amid international efforts to isolate the Kremlin. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-05: Rosatom expands Russian nuclear influence in Turkey, Iran, and Kazakhstan Russia is expanding its global influence through Rosatom, securing nuclear energy projects in Turkey, Iran, and Kazakhstan to create long-term strategic dependencies. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rosatom-expands-russian-nuclear-influence-in-turkey-iran-and-kazakhstan ### 2026-08-20: Rosatom to continue nuclear power projects in Iran Rosatom CEO Alexei Likhachev confirmed that Russia will continue constructing nuclear power units in Iran, including projects at Bushehr and Sirik, despite ongoing international sanctions. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rosatom-to-continue-nuclear-power-projects-in-iran --- Cite as: Russia-Rosatom nuclear energy expansion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/russia-rosatom-nuclear-energy-expansion