We will not allow Russia to turn into a nuclear waste dump, Rumyantsev said. The bill serves the interests of millions of Russians, added nationalist lawmaker Alexei Mitrofanov. The bill must now pass a third reading before going to the Federation Council, the upper house of parliament. Only changes in wording can be introduced before that reading, which has not been scheduled. Enactment of the measure will then require President Putin s signature.
Current legislation prohibits Russia from importing nuclear waste materials from abroad.