Ukraine Rejects U.S. Proposal to Take Control of Nuclear Plants

President Zelensky emphasizes state sovereignty while remaining open to U.S. investment and modernization efforts for nuclear infrastructure.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has firmly rejected a U.S. proposal to take 'possession' of Ukraine's nuclear power plants, including the Zaporizhzhia facility.
The White House suggested U.S. control as a protective measure to support Ukraine's energy infrastructure during the ongoing Russian invasion.
Zelensky clarified that discussions with Donald Trump focused solely on the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia plant and did not include ownership transfer.
Ukraine is open to U.S. investment and modernization efforts for its nuclear infrastructure but insists all plants remain state-owned.
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Europe's largest, has been under Russian occupation since 2022 and remains a site of mutual accusations and international concern over potential security risks.