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Nuclear weapons
After the collapse of the USSR, Ukraine agreed to the withdrawal of Soviet nuclear weapons when it signed the Budapest Memorandum. In return, it received security guarantees that now prove worthless.
Nov. 17
Zelensky
The Ukrainian president’s statement came amidst widespread concerns about prolonged winter blackouts due to Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
Oct. 23
Drones
Russian Telegram channels claimed that Ukrainian drones attempted to strike the Kursk NPP on Thursday, along with four missiles that were intercepted in flight.
Oct. 4
War in Ukraine
Trump says Ukraine “refuses to make a deal”; Zelensky tells UN that Kremlin is plotting attacks on nuclear plants before winter; Japan will join G7 in offering Russian-asset-backed loans to Kyiv.
Sep. 26
Energy
According to Ukrainian intelligence, critical infrastructure, including open switchgear and transmission substations at all nuclear plants are at risk.
Sep. 24
Ukraine
According to Ukrainian intelligence, the Kremlin is preparing strikes on critical nuclear energy facilities in Ukraine on the eve of winter.
Sep. 21
War in Ukraine
On Aug. 26, the largest attack of the war targeted Ukrainian energy infrastructure, causing major power disruptions. Officials warn these strikes endanger nuclear facility safety.
Aug. 30
Energy
20 years ago both the Khmelnitsky and Rivne Nuclear Power Plants saw extensive development of their capability to support Ukraine’s energy requirements.
Aug. 29