Belarus has still not provided Lithuania with information regarding the radiological pact of the two-unit Belarusian nuclear power station, which is under construction near the Lithuanian border and nearing commercial operation.

Lithuania’s nuclear regulator Vatesi said Lithuania wants to assess the likely radiological impact of the Belarusian nuclear power station on the Lithuanian population and environment and “adjust plans for state emergency preparedness more accurately”.

Vatesi said that in 2019 it asked has the Belarus’ ministry of emergency situations to provide detailed information on possible releases of radioactive materials in the event of a severe nuclear accident. At the end of 2020, the ministry “responded to the request, but has not submitted the required information”, Vatesi said.