In a recent phone call, Donald Trump proposed to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that the best way to secure defense measures for Ukraine's energy sector was to transfer its nuclear power plants to U.S. companies. This idea was met with skepticism by Ukrainian media, who viewed it as exploitative given Ukraine's vulnerabilities. Furthermore, concerns were raised about potential future demands from Trump connected to other strategic resources, amid fears that U.S. involvement could lead to unfavorable control over Ukraine’s energy assets.
Trump proposed transferring Ukraine's nuclear power plants to U.S. companies to secure defense measures and support Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
The Ukrainian media received Trump's proposal with disbelief, interpreting it as taking advantage of Ukraine's vulnerabilities in a time of crisis.
Concerns linger in Ukraine about the implications of U.S. involvement in its nuclear sector, echoing the unease surrounding Trump's previous demands regarding strategic resources.
Zelenskiy noted that Trump suggested U.S. involvement in the Zaporizhia plant only if it were liberated from Russian control, emphasizing the geopolitical complexities.
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