Sanctions against Russian nuclear industry can become a real tool and force Russia to return to the negotiating table to agree on the de-occupation of Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (ZNPP), Minister of Energy of Ukraine German Galushchenko has stated in a commentary for the American TV channel Newsmax.
“The country that started the war and occupied the plant is responsible for a possible disaster at ZNPP. We can expect any behavior from the Russians. They can go as far as the civilized world will allow them to go,” the minister says.
Galushchenko emphasized that the primary task now was to force the Russians to leave the plant.
“Any games with nuclear energy are a threat to hundreds of thousands of people who may be exposed to radioactive impact. These are children and the elderly. Obviously, we cannot allow any incident at the plant. Under certain scenarios, the consequences of the accident may be felt by Ukraine’s neighboring countries,” he added.
The minister stressed the need to impose sanctions on the Russian nuclear industry. Sanctions can become a real tool to force Russia to return to the negotiating table to agree on ZNPP’s de-occupation.
Galushchenko also thanked the United States for the support provided to Ukraine, reminding that Ukraine today was fighting not only for its freedom but also for the values that were the basis of the Constitution of the United States of America. (Ukrinform/Business World Magazine)
