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Why the US running Ukraine’s nuclear plants would be another Russia win

2025/3/20
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The podcast discusses the potential implications of the US taking control of Ukraine's nuclear power plants, including the benefits and challenges involved.
  • Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy's first contact since the Oval Office incident went smoothly.
  • Ukraine is heavily reliant on nuclear power, with over 57% of its power output coming from nuclear sources before the war.
  • The Zaporozhye power station, the largest in Europe, has been overtaken by Russia and is not currently generating electricity.
  • Nuclear power generation requires high levels of safety, and the Ukrainians are experts at managing these power stations.
  • Safety is crucial, particularly in maintaining steady temperatures for core reactors and spent nuclear fuel.

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In an hour-long call on Wednesday, Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed the US taking over control of Ukraine's nuclear power plants. What is in that for Trump, why would Zelenskyy agree, and who does it benefit the most? Former commanding officer of the UK and NATO's nuclear defence forces, Hamish de Bretton-Gordon, analyses if the idea is worthwhile in securing peace with Russia.

The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. 

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