In brief
During a phone conversation this week, President Trump presented an unconventional proposal to President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine: the United States could take command of Ukraine's nuclear power facilities. The White House noted that American expertise in electricity management could enhance the security of these sites, asserting that this shift would be the “best protection” for Ukraine's energy infrastructure. This idea has prompted surprise and skepticism among Ukrainian officials and energy analysts, with uncertainty surrounding Zelensky's possible acceptance of it. Currently, Ukraine operates four nuclear power plants, while discussions appear to have focused primarily on the Zaporizhzhia plant, the largest in Europe, which is presently under Russian control.
