Nuclear energy

Putin’s envoy offers Musk nuclear reactor for Mars mission — report

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s special representative, Kirill Dmitriev, has offered U.S. oligarch Elon Musk a small nuclear power plant for a future Mars mission, Reuters reported on March 28.

28 March 2025, 11:31 PM

U.S. may take control of Ukrainian nuclear plants for ‘peace’ - Energy Secretary

The USA could participate in managing Ukraine’s nuclear power stations if it helps secure a ceasefire and achieve peace, U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright said in an interview with Fox-News on March 19.

20 March 2025, 10:00 AM

Trump proposes US ownership of Russia-occupied ZNPP

During a phone call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, U.S. President Donald Trump suggested transferring ownership of Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) to the United States, House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on March 19.

19 March 2025, 08:15 PM

Russia’s Rosatom expands unabated despite war in Ukraine — opinion

Russia's full-scale military aggression against Ukraine has been ongoing for three years. During this time, the world has witnessed numerous Russian war crimes, destruction, and suffering inflicted upon the Ukrainian people.

26 February 2025, 12:16 AM

Ukraine's state nuclear operator yet to check equipment bought for controversial Khmelnytskyi NPP expansion

Ukraine’s state NPP operator Energoatom has planned purchases worth 366.14 million hryvnias ($8.8 million) for the construction of new reactors in 2025, the Nashi Groshi investigative project reported on Feb. 17.

17 February 2025, 02:49 PM

Zelenskyy commits to completing controversial Khmelnytskyi NPP expansion

Four additional reactors at the Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant (KhNPP) are to be launched, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his evening address on Feb. 13.

14 February 2025, 12:45 PM

Putin left out: World’s top economies launch two major energy projects

France and India signed a memorandum on partnership in the construction of advanced modular reactors and small modular reactors (SMRs) and finalized a long-term gas deal on Feb. 12, Bloomberg reported.

12 February 2025, 02:42 PM

Kremlin runs on empty as Russia eyes gas to pay for Türkiye’s nuclear plant

Russia, facing cross-border transaction issues due to sanctions, is negotiating the use of natural gas to pay for Türkiye’s first nuclear power plant, Bloomberg reported on Feb. 11, citing sources.

12 February 2025, 10:14 AM

Zelenskyy supports Khmelnytskyi NPP expansion

Adding two more reactors to the Khmelnytskyi Nuclear PowerPlant (KhNPP) would allow Ukraine to avoid importing electricity from the EU even during winter months in the future, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Feb. 11.

12 February 2025, 12:25 AM

IAEA head supports Ukraine’s plans to expand Khmelnytskyi NPP

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi is broadly in favor of Ukraine’s current plans to add more reactors to the Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant (KhNPP), according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

5 February 2025, 01:32 AM

US grants temporary exemption for Gazprombank's civil nuclear activities

The U.S. Treasury Department has granted Gazprombank a temporary exemption from sanctions, allowing it to conduct transactions related to civil nuclear energy until June 30, 2025, as announced by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

19 December 2024, 01:28 PM

EU rejects Ukraine's nuclear project funding

The draft bill on the Khmelnytskyi NPP power units expansion was developed without consultations with the EU, so, will not be funded by Western donors, EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarina Mathernova told NV sister outlet European Pravda on Dec. 16.

17 December 2024, 12:51 PM

Russian air strikes endanger Ukraine’s nuclear power plants

Russian attacks on Ukraine's power grid have increased the likelihood of a catastrophic nuclear incident, U.S. and European diplomats said at an emergency meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Dec. 12.

12 December 2024, 10:31 PM

EU plans to sever all energy ties with Russia

The new European Commissioner for Energy, Dan Jørgensen, has vowed to sever all ties with Russia in the energy sector, acknowledging that efforts to reduce reliance on Russian energy have slowed. “Something new has to happen,” Jørgensen said, according to Politico on Dec. 12.

12 December 2024, 05:59 PM

Ukraine calls IAEA meeting after Russia attacks agency vehicle near ZNPP

Ukraine's Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko has called for an extraordinary meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) Board of Governors following a Russian drone attack on an IAEA mission vehicle.

11 December 2024, 12:17 AM

All 9 power units ready for winter after last NPP reactor completes repair

The planned repair of the last reactor of Ukrainian NPPs has been completed 11 days ahead of schedule, ensuring all nine power units are ready for the winter period, the Ministry of Energy announced on Oct. 1.

10 October 2024, 04:02 PM

Another Ukrainian nuclear power plant finishes maintenance early

Ukraine’s nuclear operator Energoatom has completed the annual maintenance of another reactor at one of Ukraine's nuclear power plants ahead of schedule, Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko announced on Oct. 9.

10 October 2024, 01:26 AM

Russia planning attacks on Ukraine’s nuclear power plants — Zelenskyy

Moscow is preparing to attack three Ukrainian nuclear power plants later this year, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the UN Security Council on Sept. 24.

24 September 2024, 11:42 PM

Ukraine says Russia plans to target critical nuclear energy sites

According to Ukrainian intelligence, the Kremlin is preparing strikes on critical nuclear energy facilities in Ukraine ahead of the winter season. Ukraine's Foreign Minister, Andriy Sybiha, called on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to ensure the continuous and expanded presence of its missions at all relevant facilities, as reported on Saturday, Sep. 21.

21 September 2024, 06:27 PM

Russia adapts airstrike tactics on Ukraine’s energy system; Winter may be pivotal — Politico

The approaching winter could be a turning point for Ukraine in its energy war, as Russia targets key substations that supply Ukrainian nuclear power plants.

16 September 2024, 02:17 PM

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