Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) Archives

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Interview

Putin’s nuclear magic trick has no rabbit — Why Russia can’t actually use captured Ukrainian reactors

Energy analyst Mykhailo Gonchar says Russia is chasing symbolism, not power—yet the seized plant lacks water, staff, and compatible systems to run.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

Russia builds 90 kilometers (55 miles) of power lines to connect seized Ukrainian nuclear plant to its grid.

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Latest news Ukraine

Russia builds power lines to restart and connect seized Ukrainian nuclear plant to its grid

The occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, captured by Russian forces in March 2022, would become the first nuclear facility seized by one nation during war and operated for another country's energy needs if Moscow's plans succeed.

byVira Kravchuk

The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Station in southeastern Ukraine is the largest nuclear power plant in Europe, currently occupied by Russia.

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Latest news Ukraine

Russia signals openness to US involvement at occupied Ukrainian nuclear plant

This potential shift comes days after Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov had categorically dismissed any transfer of control over Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant proposed in US peace deal.

byVira Kravchuk