Fukushima will get custom-made robot to look for leaks. voiceofrussia.com

In defiance of fierce public objection to the government policies of restarting off-line nuclear reactors and promoting the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade framework, Japan’s prime minister devoted his time to expanding the markets for Japanese nuclear- and military-related companies during his 10-day visit to six European nations, including Germany, Britain, and France. japan-press.co.jp

Virginia’s North Anna nuclear plant briefly lost one off-site power line Thursday, causing two emergency diesel generators to start automatically. nuclearstreet.com

In order to alleviate energy dependence on Moscow, the coup-imposed government in Kiev has resurrected a contract with a US company to supply fuel to Ukraine’s nuclear power plants.  rt.com