Nuclear News Roundup May 31, 2017 Just over 30 years after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, which saw Belarus lose a quarter of its territory due to nuclear contamination, the former Soviet republic is set to see its first nuclear power station enter operation in one and a half year’s time from now. Eurobserver.com The Salem 2 nuclear reactor is back in service after a six-week outage for refueling and maintenance, a company official said. Nj.com A veteran Russian politician has suggested that Moscow could resort to nuclear arms to defend the nation if forces led by the U.S. or NATO moved against the Crimean Peninsula or eastern Ukraine. Newsweek.com Top governmental leaders of Costa Rica and Chile have demonstrated commitment to nuclear and radiation safety, laying the groundwork for continued progress, IAEA Deputy Director General Juan Carlos Lentijo said following a May 2017 visit to the two countries. Iaea.org
