Russia Forcing Ukraine Workers Into Rosatom After Nuclear Theft
- Russia claims Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant as war booty
- IAEA rejects Russian claim, Zaporizhzhia critical to Ukraine
A Russian soldier guards Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station in southeastern Ukraine.
Source: AP Photo
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Ukraine said its workers at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant were told they’ll need to re-apply with Rosatom to keep their jobs.
President Vladimir Putin’s plan to recognize the Zaporizhzhia region of Ukraine as part of Russian territory is overshadowing international attempts to de-escalate fighting around Europe’s biggest nuclear power station.