Ukraine Urges Global Action Against Russia’s Nuclear Blackmail on Chornobyl Anniversary
On the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster, Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement drawing parallels between the Soviet regime’s deceptions and Russia’s current “nuclear blackmail.” The ministry highlighted the unprecedented scale of the Chornobyl catastrophe, emphasizing the deliberate cover-up by Soviet authorities and the ongoing dangers posed by the exclusion zone. It urged states valuing global stability to end Russia’s weaponization of nuclear dangers, calling for increased pressure on the aggressor and concrete actions to prevent future tragedies.
John Q. Hosedrinker