In a recent call, President Trump proposed that the U.S. take control of Ukrainian nuclear power plants to enhance energy security and protect infrastructure. This suggestion surprised officials in Kyiv as the details remained unclear, particularly regarding which facilities Trump's proposal would involve. While Zelensky acknowledged a positive dialogue about the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, which is currently under Russian control, he expressed uncertainty about achieving swift results. The underlying idea is that U.S. investment would deter Russian aggression, serving as a security guarantee for Ukraine.
During a call with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine this week, President Trump floated a highly unusual idea: The United States could take control of Ukrainian nuclear power plants.
The idea surprised officials and energy experts in Kyiv, and it was not clear whether Mr. Zelensky would agree to such a plan.
Mr. Zelensky suggested at a news conference that the idea was limited to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Europe's largest, which is now under Russian control.
The White House statement echoed a familiar argument from Mr. Trump: that U.S. economic involvement in Ukraine serves as its best security guarantee.
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