Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has raised alarm at the United Nations, revealing Russia's intentions to target Ukrainian nuclear power plants in a move to disconnect them from the energy grid. Zelensky emphasized the grave risk of a potential 'nuclear disaster' resulting from such attacks, stressing that 'radiation does not respect state borders.'
Zelensky accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of seeking alternative methods to undermine Ukrainian resilience, as traditional military tactics have failed to quell Ukrainian resistance. He highlighted Russia's intensified assaults on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, aiming to plunge the nation into darkness and cold for the third consecutive winter.
During his address to the UN General Assembly, Zelensky recounted the harrowing moments when Russian strikes targeted the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), Europe's largest nuclear facility, sparking fears reminiscent of the Chernobyl disaster. He expressed ongoing concerns about the ZNPP's vulnerability to potential nuclear incidents, underscoring the enduring threat posed by Russian aggression.
As Zelensky prepares to meet with US President Joe Biden to discuss a 'victory plan,' which may involve utilizing long-range missiles against Russian military targets, tensions between Ukraine and Russia continue to escalate. The specter of a nuclear catastrophe looms large, with Zelensky's impassioned plea for international support to avert a potential humanitarian crisis.
