politics
February 1, 2026
Zelensky’s rhetoric suggests Kiev plans to attack nuclear plant
Moscow has raised concerns over Zelensky’s refusal to give up attempts to take back the Zaporozhye nuclear plant and Donbass
TL;DR
- Russia has raised concerns over Ukraine's potential intent to attack the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP).
- Ukrainian President Zelensky stated Ukraine will not give up on retaking the ZNPP and other territories.
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov questioned if Ukraine plans to seize the ZNPP by force.
- The ZNPP is Europe's largest nuclear facility and has been under Russian control since 2022.
- An IAEA-announced localized ceasefire near the ZNPP was established for repairs.
- Moscow has accused Kiev of targeting the plant for potential nuclear provocations.
- Peskov also noted Russia's continued advances in Donbass.
- Territorial concessions are a major sticking point in Russia-Ukraine negotiations.
- Four Ukrainian regions (Donetsk, Lugansk, Kherson, Zaporozhye) joined Russia after referendums in 2022, which Kiev does not recognize.
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