“End Nuclear Insanity Before Nuclear Insanity Ends Humanity” ~llaw
Mar 21, 2025
LLAW’s NUCLEAR WORLD NEWS TODAY and the GLOBAL RISKS & CONSEQUENCES TOMORROW
In My Opinion:
Who ya gonna believe, Trump or Zelenskyy? From the “Independent” article below: “Mr Zelensky denied discussing with Mr Trump the possibility of US ownership of the Zaporizhzhia plant, but said they did discuss “how to find the solution from the situation and… take the station from the Russians”.Zelenskyy said.
So Trump that lie, if you believe Zelenskyy, was tossed out later for discussion at an entirely different level of communication, perhaps directed at any number of countries, including NATO as well as Russia and our own. Trump has long been known to be a pathologically perpetual liar as well as a devious manipulator. Personally, I would believe Zelenskyy’s version of their conversation . . . ~llaw
(See yesterday’s LLAW’s All Nuclear Daily Digest to read what Trump said about his long distance meeting with Zelenskyy.)
All nuclear power plants in Ukraine are state-owned and belong to Kyiv, he insisted.
Zelensky defies Trump, warning: Hands off my nuclear power stations
Ukrainian leader resists US plan to take over plants and says Putin must stop ‘unnecessary demands’ as Starmer considers use of UK troops as deterrence force
Friday 21 March 2025 05:38 GMT
Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky has insisted that “all nuclear power plants belong to the people of Ukraine” after reports that his US counterpart Donald Trump said an American takeover of the country’s nuclear power would offer the “best protection” for it.
In their first conversation since Mr Trump verbally attacked Mr Zelensky in the White House and had him thrown out, the US president reportedly suggested Washington take ownership of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
But Kyiv says the discussions referred only to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which is under Russian occupation.
All nuclear power plants in Ukraine are state-owned and belong to Kyiv, he insisted.
“The temporarily occupied Zaporizhzhia [nuclear power plant] belongs to Ukraine, everybody acknowledges it and recognises it,” he said.
Mr Zelensky denied discussing with Mr Trump the possibility of US ownership of the Zaporizhzhia plant, but said they did discuss “how to find the solution from the situation and… take the station from the Russians”.
They also talked about potential US investment in the plant, the Ukrainian leader said.
But he added: “The issue with property we definitely did not discuss with Mr Trump.”
Addressing EU leaders virtually from Norway, the Ukrainian leader said Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, should stop “unnecessary demands” while warning that nothing had changed after Russia attacked his country’s energy infrastructure on Wednesday, despite Mr Putin’s pledge to halt such strikes.
Top military officers from countries across Europe and beyond met on Thursday to flesh out plans for an international peacekeeping force for Ukraine as details of a partial ceasefire are worked out.
British prime minister Sir Keir Starmer said steps were being made in the right direction towards a ceasefire as a “coalition of the willing” led by Britain and France moved into an operational phase.
The timetable for the peacekeeping force was now coming into focus following talks between the US and Russia, Sir Keir said.
But he warned that Mr Putin would breach “any peace deal without anything behind it”.
“Last weekend and two weekends before that, we had groupings of international political leaders coming together to provide the political alignment and the collective agreement that we need to work together to ensure that any deal that is put in place is defended,” he said.
“What’s happening here is turning that political intention into reality, the concept into plans.”
Sir Keir added: “It is vitally important we do that work because we know one thing for certain, which is a deal without anything behind it is something that Putin will breach.
“We know that because it happened before. I’m absolutely clear in my mind it will happen again.”
Ukraine and Russia have agreed in principle to a limited ceasefire, although Mr Putin rebuffed Mr Trump’s push for a full 30-day ceasefire.
President Zelensky said he was committed to working with the US to stop arms being directed at Russian power production and civilian facilities.
“I raised this issue with President Trump and said that our side would identify what we consider to be civilian infrastructure,” Mr Zelensky said. “I don’t want there to be any misunderstanding about what the sides are agreeing on.”
Negotiators from Moscow and the US will meet on Monday in Saudi Arabia, Mr Putin’s foreign affairs adviser Yuri Ushakov told Russian news agencies.
Sir Keir said Mr Putin was afraid of Britain’s nuclear weapons, and that Trident was a crucial deterrent.
Before visiting Barrow on Thursday, where he laid the keel for the next generation of Britain’s nuclear deterrent submarines, the prime minister said Trident had proven “incredibly effective” since its introduction in the 1990s.
Of Russia, the prime minister said: “I think they appreciate our capability. What is obviously important is that they appreciate that it is what it is, which is a credible capability.”
Ukraine launched a major drone assault on Thursday on a Russian airbase that is key to the relentless missile attacks against Ukrainian cities.
The strike on the Soviet-era Engels airfield, which houses a number of Russia’s nuclear-capable heavy bombers and stores of cruise missiles, sparked a huge explosion and numerous fires.
A state of emergency was declared in the area, about 450 miles from Moscow. Ukraine has repeatedly sought to hit the Engels base, across the three years of Russia’s invasion.
Mr Zelensky said Mr Trump had not raised the issue of Russia-occupied Crimea, after reports that the US president was willing to formally recognise Ukraine’s Crimea as Russian territory.Subscribed
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TODAY’s NUCLEAR WORLD’s NEWS DIGEST, Friday, (03/21/2025)
All Things Nuclear
NEWS
Nuclear experts pour cold water on US idea to restore and run Ukrainian power plant – CNN
CNN
Zelensky stressed that “all nuclear power belongs to the (Ukrainian) … When asked about how the US could potentially run a Ukrainian nuclear …
What’s the future of nuclear energy in Europe? – YouTube
YouTube
Nuclear energy generates over 22% of all electricity produced in the EU … Ten Things the US Loses If It Loses Europe. William Spaniel New 65K …
Donald Trump suggests US could run Ukraine’s nuclear power plants | BBC News
YouTube
All EU leaders except Orban back statement reaffirming support for Ukraine • FRANCE 24 English … Ten Things the US Loses If It Loses Europe.
Nuclear Power
NEWS
Nuclear energy’s MAGA comeback in the AI era, from Three Mile Island to Enron – NY Post
NY Post
Nuclear power became a hot topic this week as President Trump floated a plan to make Ukraine’s energy grid great again by bringing in US …
Zelensky defies Trump, warning: Hands off my nuclear power stations – The Independent
The Independent
But Kyiv says the discussions referred only to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which is under Russian occupation. Ukrainian president Volodymyr …
Trump’s demand that US could take over Ukraine’s reactors is not credible – The Guardian
The Guardian
… reactor Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. It is Europe’s biggest nuclear … Such is the nuclear power station’s importance that it was seized by …
Nuclear Power Emergencies
NEWS
Does Trump want Ukraine’s nuclear power plants, what has Kyiv said? – Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
… plant unfit for human habitation for tens of thousands of years. If it was not for thousands of servicemen and emergency workers who prevented a …
Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant not discussed with Trump, Zelenskyy says | CBC News
CBC
Several people are shown in the foreground, some in jackets and some in reflective safety. In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency …
IAEA lauds Belarus’ experience in radioactive waste management – Belarusian news
Belarusian news
MINSK, 21 March (BelTA) – The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) praised Belarus’ experience in radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel …
Nuclear War Threats
NEWS
Columbia professor speaks on ‘nuclear threat,’ war in Ukraine at MSU event
The State News
… Peter Clement spoke to MSU students and staff about Putin and his threats of nuclear war from 2018 to present day.
Trump’s Threats Make Nuclear Weapons Palatable for Europe – Foreign Policy
Foreign Policy
Editors’ Picks. 1. Tigray Power Struggle Risks Ethiopia-Eritrea War. 2. How … Trump’s Threats Make Nuclear Weapons Palatable for Europe. March …
Rubio says Trump will take action against Iran if nuclear diplomacy falls short
The Times of Israel
On Thursday, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said that Tehran will consider the “opportunities” as well as the threats in a letter …
Nuclear War
NEWS
Russia defends Iran’s right to peaceful nuclear program ahead of US-Israel talks | Reuters
Reuters
A military court in St Petersburg jailed Soviet-era dissident and anti-war activist Alexander Skobov for 16 years on Friday after convicting him of ” …
Columbia professor speaks on ‘nuclear threat,’ war in Ukraine at MSU event
The State News
… Peter Clement spoke to MSU students and staff about Putin and his threats of nuclear war from 2018 to present day.
Ukraine war latest: Nuclear power plants belong to Ukrainians, Zelenskyy says, after talk of …
Sky News
Ukraine war latest: Nuclear power plants belong to Ukrainians, Zelenskyy says, after talk of US ownership following Trump call. Volodymyr Zelenskyy …
Yellowstone Caldera
NEWS
A volcano has opened up in a national park – TheStreet
TheStreet
… Yellowstone National Park is actually a supervolcano. The geological … The Yellowstone Plateau Volcanic Field spans stretches of Wyoming …
19 Places That Have Moved Due to Natural Forces – Go2Tutors
Go2Tutors
The Yellowstone caldera and surrounding landscape have moved approximately 30 miles over the past 16.5 million years. This movement isn’t from the …
Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano Puts on Dazzling Show with Lava Fountains Hundreds of Feet High – MSN
MSN
… caldera inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Wednesday morning … What Earth would look like if Yellowstone’s supervolcano erupted. Daily …
IAEA Weekly News
21 March 2025
Read the top news and updates published on IAEA.org this week.
21 March 2025
Glaciers on Borrowed Time: Capturing Data from Vanishing Ice in Bolivia
The Western Huayna Potosí Glacier in Bolivia, an important water source, may vanish in 20 years. Scientists, supported by the IAEA and Food and Agriculture Organization, are monitoring the glacier, helping farmers and policymakers manage this vital water source. Read more →
21 March 2025
IAEA Visits India to Strengthen Cooperation in Energy and Cancer Treatment
IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi has been in India this week to attend the prestigious Raisina Dialogue and strengthen cooperation on nuclear energy and cancer care. Read more →
21 March 2025
Update 281 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine
Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said it was encouraging to see the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) being “considered in ongoing conversations” on the military conflict in Ukraine and he stressed that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was ready to provide its technical support for those efforts. Read more →
18 March 2025
From Disaster Recovery to Saving Cultural Heritage: IAEA Boosts Assistance to Countries in Non-Destructive Testing
To help countries better prepare for natural disasters, the IAEA has recently increased its services in non-destructive testing by opening a new training centre and by issuing guidelines aimed at building capacity in this life saving technique. Read more →
17 March 2025
Focus on Safe Management of Spent Fuel and Radioactive Waste at Eighth Review Meeting of the Joint Convention
Long term management of spent fuel and radioactive waste is being discussed this week at the Eighth Review Meeting of Contracting Parties to the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management. Read more →