Europe’s largest nuclear plant runs on backup diesel under Russian occupation — and every hour brings continent closer to disaster
Shelling and obstruction keep Ukrainian specialists out, pushing the station closer to a worst-case scenario.
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Russia forces Europe’s largest nuclear plant into unprecedented 3-day blackout as safety fears mount
Emergency diesel generators are keeping cooling systems running at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant after its last external power line was cut, with experts warning the record outage heightens the risk of a nuclear accident.
Axios: US, Ukraine, and NATO allies rush to high-stakes UK meeting to forge united stance before Trump meets Putin
Diplomats are scrambling to close gaps and prevent any deal that could lock in Russian territorial gains.
ISW: Give up your fortress belt shield, take nothing in return—Putin’s ceasefire pitch to Ukraine
ISW says Russia lacks the means to capture the fortress belt in Donetsk Oblast, so it wants Ukraine to abandon it.
ISW: Details of ceasefire agreements on Black Sea, energy strikes remain unclear
Russia and Ukraine exchanged accusations of ceasefire violations, while Moscow rejected Trump’s suggestion of US control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.
Russian invaders jail female 56-year-old Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant’s employee for 15 years
Meanwhile, the seized nuclear plant faces critical safety issues including power outages, systems operating in non-design modes, and poor maintenance under Russian management.
Zelenskyy: Ukraine to discuss Zaporizhzhia NPP liberation in first talks with Russia
Ukraine’s president says the occupied nuclear plant is deteriorating under Russian control, posing a major security risk.