Russia Rejects U.S. Proposal for Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Control

The Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant remains under Russian control as debates over sovereignty, safety, and U.S. involvement intensify.

Russia's Foreign Ministry reaffirmed the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant as Russian property, rejecting any transfer of control to Ukraine or other nations.
The U.S. suggested taking control of Ukrainian nuclear plants, including Zaporizhzhia, to ensure safety, but this has sparked concerns over Ukrainian sovereignty.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy clarified discussions with Donald Trump focused on investments in the Zaporizhzhia plant, not the transfer of all nuclear plants.
The plant, Europe's largest, remains non-operational and faces significant damage, with experts divided on the feasibility of U.S. involvement in its management.
The IAEA continues to monitor the site, while safety risks persist due to restricted access, lack of infrastructure, and ongoing conflict in the region.