On December 25, Putin said in a meeting with business representatives that he is discussing with the United States the issue of jointly managing the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant without Ukraine's involvement.
Putin claimed, "At the initiative of the U.S., the issue of supplying power to Ukraine is also being considered. The plant still has Ukrainian experts working there, but they now hold Russian passports."
During his meeting with business representatives on December 25, Putin revealed that Russia is discussing the possibility of jointly managing the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant without Ukraine's participation. Additionally, both sides explored arrangements for the nuclear power plant to supply electricity to Ukraine. Currently, the plant remains under Russian control, and Russian-appointed managers emphasize its归属 to the Russian Federation, opposing any ideas of joint management or transfer of control.
The Ukrainian side insists that the nuclear power plant is part of its sovereign territory, and any related decisions must involve Ukraine, with ownership not up for negotiation. The international community is highly concerned about the safety risks at the nuclear power plant, fearing that the conflict could lead to a serious nuclear accident.
Western media has strongly opposed this, viewing it as Russia's "nuclear blackmail" and an attempt to split Ukraine from its allies.
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