“Galushchenko at the IAEA meeting: the Russian Federation poses a significant threat to nuclear safety Herman Galushchenko told the IAEA about the threat to nuclear safety from the Russian side due to attacks on the energy infrastructure. Massive shelling on November 17 damaged key substations of Ukrainian nuclear power plants.”, — write on: unn.ua
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The minister noted that nuclear power plants located and operating on the territory controlled by Ukraine are currently under threat. The attack on November 17, when Russia launched more than 120 missiles and 90 drones, resulted in damage to energy infrastructure facilities, including substations, which are key to the operation of Ukrainian nuclear power plants.
“This attack demonstrates Russia’s calculated and systematic efforts to undermine the safe operation of our nuclear facilities,” Galushchenko emphasized in his speech.
“This war undermines international law and creates a significant threat to nuclear security. It is unacceptable that not only Ukraine, but also the entire European region is under threat,” Galushchenko added.
Vladimir Putin’s approval of the updated principles of Russia’s nuclear strategy caused a lively discussion among experts and politicians around the world. The document talks about expanding the conditions under which Russia can use nuclear weapons. This applies to both nuclear and non-nuclear attack if it threatens the sovereignty or territorial integrity of Russia or its allies. In addition, the aggression of any member state of the military coalition against Russia will be considered as an attack by the entire coalition.
The update of the doctrine took place against the background of reports that the US allowed Ukraine to use long-range weapons for strikes on the territory of Russia. Moscow has repeatedly responded to this with harsh statements, stressing that such actions can be regarded as direct participation of NATO countries in the conflict in Ukraine.