Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is extremely important for the energy supply of Ukraine. Having occupied the facility and regularly conducting provocative shelling of the plant, Russia has caused a situation where all six power units of the ZNPP are in cold shutdown, that is the plant does not produce electricity for the unified energy system of Ukraine but consumes it instead.
More importantly, the presence of the Russian military on the territory of the ZNPP and attacks on the plant create a risk of a nuclear disaster that could affect not only Ukraine but many neighbouring countries, including the aggressor itself. Russia has shown numerous times that it is not going to comply with international legislation on nuclear safety or the latest decisions of the IAEA.
The only solution to the looming catastrophe is the creation of a real security zone when the ZNPP is freed from occupiers and returned to Ukraine’s control. The negotiated withdrawal of the Russian military is highly unlikely, thus, the facility can be liberated only by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. More economic sanctions should be imposed against Rosatom, all its divisions, officials, and employees to further pressure the aggressor.
Speakers:
- Olga Kosharna, Director of Information and Public Relations of the Ukrainian Nuclear Forum Association;
- Volodymyr Omelchenko, Director of Energy and Infrastructure Programs at the Razumkov Center.
UKRAINE IN FLAMES project is created by Ukraine Crisis Media Center and NGO “Euroatlantic Course”. We are aiming at searching a loud support for Ukraine in the war started by Russia on the 24th of February 2022.
If you want to support Ukraine against Russian aggression, check the link with recommendations by Ukraine Crisis Media Center – https://uacrisis.org/en/help-ukraine.
NGO Euroatlantic Course collects donations to support Ukrainian Army and civilians – https://eac.org.ua/en/main-page/.
How you can help Ukraine against Russian aggression:
👉🏻 Come back alive – https://bit.ly/3Ct6O2L (works directly with the command and personnel of military units, purchasing infrared thermal imaging cameras, night vision goggles, hemostatics etc);
👉🏻 CO Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation – https://bit.ly/3Svas1G (purchases supplies for Ukrainian army, such as armor, ammunition, first-aid kits, cars and ATV, humanitarian aid for civilians, and food for animals);
👉🏻 UNITED 24 – https://bit.ly/3M2mXiT (was launched by the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy as the main venue for collecting charitable donations in support of Ukraine. Funds will be transferred to the official accounts of the National Bank of Ukraine and allocated by assigned ministries to cover the most pressing needs)
👉🏻 Army SOS – https://bit.ly/3UYK168 (manages purchases of necessary ammunition, shields, intercommunication and reconnaissance facilities, etc. and delivers all goods directly);
👉🏻 Vostok SOS – https://bit.ly/3Ruut75 (raising funds for various needs of the army);
👉🏻 Phoenix Wings – https://bit.ly/3RvWSd0 (the appropriate equipment & uniform, personal non-lethal protection (vests, helmets), required treatment of the wounded soldiers, and repair of the buildings used by the army).
