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Zelensky at Chernobyl Conference: Russia Using Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant as War Instrument
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia on April 26 of weaponizing the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, Europes largest nuclear facility, speaking at an international conference on nuclear safety. According to Zelensky, Russian forces have been shelling Ukrainian cities from the plant area, storing weapons within the facility, and mining its perimeter. The plant has experienced 14 complete blackouts since Russian occupation began. The city of Energodar is effectively held hostage. The IAEA has repeatedly called for a demilitarized zone around the plant.