President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, on the anniversary of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant disaster that occurred on April 26, 1986, called on the world to pressure Russia to ensure the liberation of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant.
This was reported at the President's Twitter.
"Radiation sees no borders or national flags. The Chornobyl disaster demonstrated how rapidly deadly threats can emerge. Tens of thousands of people mitigated the Chornobyl disaster at the cost of their own health and lives, eliminating its terrible consequences in 1986 and the years after. For 35 days in 2022, Russia occupied the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant. Russian soldiers looted laboratories, captured guards and abused personnel, as well as used the station to launch further military operations.
For 785 days now, Russian terrorists have held hostage the Zaporizhzhia NPP. And it is the entire world's responsibility to put pressure on Russia to ensure that ZNPP is liberated and returned to full Ukrainian control, as well as that all Ukrainian nuclear facilities are protected from Russian strikes. This is the only way to prevent new radiation disasters, which the Russian occupiers' presence at ZNPP constantly threatens. We remember the dedication of the people who saved lives in 1986. We appreciate everyone who is helping to save lives right now."
The Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant disaster, which occurred 38 years ago, was recognized as the worst technological catastrophe in history. Over the years, the Ukrainian nuclear power plant found itself in danger again. More than a month under occupation, the threat of radiation leakage, 600-hour shifts for the personnel—these events were experienced by Chernobyl at the beginning of the full-scale war.
