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Zelenskyy Rejects U.S. Ownership Claims of Zaporizhzhia Plant

3/20/2025

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy firmly rejected any notion of U.S. ownership of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, stating that discussions with President Trump never took place. He reaffirmed the plant's rightful ownership by Ukraine and expressed openness to U.S. investment once control is restored, highlighting the urgent safety and energy risks posed by its current Russian occupation.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy firmly rejected any notion of U.S. ownership of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, stating that discussions with President Trump never took place. He reaffirmed the plant's rightful ownership by Ukraine and expressed openness to U.S. investment once control is restored, highlighting the urgent safety and energy risks posed by its current Russian occupation.