The Russian Federation aims to seize uranium assets in Niger owned by a French company, according to a report by the American Institute for the Study of War (ISW). The Russian Federation aims to acquire uranium assets in Niger currently owned by the French state company Orano SA, and analysts believe Russia may succeed in this endeavor. “Russia is also reportedly seeking to take over uranium assets in Niger currently held by French state-controlled company Orano SA, and the multi-sectoral cooperation agreement signed by Yevkurov and his Nigerien counterparts may support this Russian effort,” t…