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Trump Proposes US Control of Ukraine's Nuclear Plants; Zelenskyy Rejects

3/21/2025

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In a bold move, President Trump suggested handing over control of Ukraine's nuclear power plants to the US during a call with President Zelenskyy. This proposal emerged amid ceasefire talks and discussions on resource acquisition. However, Zelenskyy firmly rejected the idea, reaffirming Ukraine's dedication to safeguarding its nuclear assets against relentless Russian assaults on energy infrastructure.

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In a bold move, President Trump suggested handing over control of Ukraine's nuclear power plants to the US during a call with President Zelenskyy. This proposal emerged amid ceasefire talks and discussions on resource acquisition. However, Zelenskyy firmly rejected the idea, reaffirming Ukraine's dedication to safeguarding its nuclear assets against relentless Russian assaults on energy infrastructure.