Canada has the 3rd largest uranium reserves on the planet and ranks second in production. Canadians even contributed scientists and supplied uranium for the Manhattan project. We also go hard on supporting Ukraine as the top per-capita contributor to Ukraine aid.
There's your new seller.
From the article :
"Greenpeace noted that, as of early 2026, the Russian giant Rosatom "remains the main foreign player in mining in Kazakhstan" through its Canadian subsidiary Uranium One."
So yes, but actually no.
It should also be noted that Russia and Wagner played a large role in the country of Niger cutting ties with France. Niger's uranium mines were a colonial fuel source for many of France's reactors.
As much as I don't love colonialism, this is just colonialism with extra steps.
Who all is still trading with Israel despite their genocide?
"but whatabout..."
Sorry I intruded on your "Russia is uniquely bad" circle jerk.
Genocide bad. But topic: French/Russian relations. Expect downvotes for trying to hijack.
We do need to improve how we use the fediverse if we are going to cover topics fruitfully.
There's more than one genocide currently happening, and if you are North American, you are passively participating. Please post that broader discussion in its own thread, it's how discussion fora work. I will get you started: the genocide on turtle island hasn't fully stopped. The Uyghurs are being erased. Island nations are being dispersed. Sudan is suffering. These are all urgent and connected, as with Gaza. We all have a stake.
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