Zelensky accuses Russia of nuclear terrorism on Chernobyl anniversary
Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky has marked the 40th anniversary of Chernobyl nuclear disaster with a warning that Russian attacks risk repeating history.
“Russia is once again bringing the world to the brink of a man-made disaster — Russian-Iranian Shaheds regularly fly over the plant, and one of them struck the confinement last year,” he wrote on Facebook, referring to the Iran-designed drones that have wreaked havoc since Moscow launched its all-out war in February 2022.
“The world must not allow this nuclear terrorism to continue, and the best way is to force Russia to stop its reckless attacks,” Zelensky said.
Sombre ceremonies took place in Kyiv and at the Chernobyl plant itself – which was briefly occupied in the first weeks of war – where Zelensky laid a candle alongside the visiting Moldovan president and other officials.
“Right now, the risks are no less great because of what Russia is doing with our Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Station, and in general with our energy and our land,” Zelensky told reporters in Kyiv.
Arpan Rai27 April 2026 04:43
