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The United States Department of State issued a statement marking the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster, in which it emphasized the priority of nuclear safety at the plant and worldwide, UATV English reports.
This statement was published on the State Department’s website.
The department expressed respect to rescuers and victims from Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia, “who faced this tragedy face to face and continue to deal with its consequences today.”
“The United States responded to the crisis by assisting with disaster relief and containment at the site. We continue to prioritize nuclear safety at the site and around the world today,” the statement said.
The State Department added that the accident at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant prompted the United States and partners to create stronger international standards and better safety protocols at nuclear facilities.
“Nuclear energy must remain in responsible hands committed to transparency. The United States is a leader in ensuring the safety, reliability, and security of nuclear energy in the future,” the State Department emphasized.
On the eve, the EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas and the European Commission issued a joint statement marking the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster, calling on Russia to stop attacks on nuclear facilities in Ukraine.
It is recalled that on the night of February 14, 2025, a Russian strike drone with a high-explosive warhead hit the shelter of the 4th power unit of the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, and the damage to the sarcophagus was significant.
According to preliminary estimates voiced last month by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, the cost of repair work on the arch shelter will amount to about €500 million.
