The national-level design basis threat in Russia has not been updated for four years. Plus, details of vulnerability analysis for nuclear materials transportation in my new @SubstackInc post

The US Department of Treasury sanctioned many Rosatom top managers, including Director Likhachev, and Deputies for Int’l Cooperation and Nuclear Security Spassky and Denisov

I worked with many prominent research organizations in the field, such as @NTI_WMD, @ManagingtheAtom, @StimsonCenter, @StanleyConnect, @INS_Forum, @CISSMaryland, @fissilematerial and more. More or less complete list of my publications is here 8/8

Dear Colleagues and Friends! The program I had supported for 20 years was discontinued some time ago, and my contract was not renewed. I am now looking for a job and would appreciate your help. Please share or reach out. LinkedIn:

Russian Nuclear Security Update #3. Grossi visits ZNPP, as Russia acknowledges mines; progress toward Russian land-based SMR; Rosatom maintains intl cooperation; SCC hires; "winter fence" at Mayak

Russian nuclear security is not as secret as you may think. Learn how to learn about Russian nuclear security here:

Russia acknowledged mines around #Zaporizhzhya #NPP perimeter, but any rational discussion of its statement would be a strawman fallacy of discussing compliance with physical protection recommendations vs. many violations committed as a result of the war

#2. Russian Nuclear Security Update, Feb 5, 2024. National Guard controls nuclear sites from the air; increased security at Kursk NPP; mental health support at Russian NPPs; BREST to be commissioned in 2028-2029; expanded nuclear education for Egypt.

Russia makes effort to absorb #Zaporizhzhya #Nuclear power plant and users of radioactive sources in Easter Ukraine under Russia’s regulatory control

Russian Nuclear Security Update, January 29, 2024. Weekly collection of news about nuclear security in Russia, Russia’s impact on nuclear security globally, and lessons for nuclear security elsewhere.

Why I believe it is important to continue talking about Russia and nuclear security now when Russia is grabbing global attention due to the war in Ukraine

Russian Nuclear Security Update is back under the new title and on the new platform. Sorry, it took me so long.

Atomflot will build 4 floating NPPs to supply electricity to Baimsky mining & processing plant. Two NPPs will start operation by 2027, with 3rd coming online by 2028 and 4th – by 2031. China will construct 2 hulls for the floating NPPs