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US Energy Secretary states ‘no problem’ for country to gain control over Ukrainian nuclear plants
(MENAFN) US Energy Secretary Chris Wright has stated that American specialists are capable of operating Ukraine’s nuclear power facilities if President Donald Trump decides to move forward with such a plan.
The idea of US involvement in Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, including its nuclear plants, was reportedly discussed during a recent phone call between Trump and Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky.
When asked about the feasibility of such a move, Wright told Fox News that US specialists have the necessary expertise and that the administration is open to the possibility if it helps advance peace efforts in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
“If running nuclear plants in Ukraine helps achieve that goal – no problem, we can do that,” he said.
The Trump administration has suggested that placing Ukraine’s energy sector under US management would provide better protection for critical infrastructure, as Russia has targeted key energy facilities supporting Kiev’s military operations.
This week, Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to a temporary halt on attacks against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, following a proposal from Trump. In exchange, Zelensky pledged to stop long-range drone strikes on Russian facilities. However, Moscow claimed that Ukraine violated the agreement almost immediately by launching kamikaze drones at an oil transfer station inside Russia.
During a press conference, Zelensky clarified that he did not propose handing over Ukraine’s nuclear power plants to the US but instead sought American investment in the Zaporozhye nuclear facility, which is currently under Russian control and considered illegally occupied by Kiev.
Further US-Russia-Ukraine negotiations on conflict de-escalation are expected later this week, with discussions also focusing on port infrastructure protection as Zelensky prepares to send specialists to Saudi Arabia.
The idea of US involvement in Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, including its nuclear plants, was reportedly discussed during a recent phone call between Trump and Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky.
When asked about the feasibility of such a move, Wright told Fox News that US specialists have the necessary expertise and that the administration is open to the possibility if it helps advance peace efforts in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
“If running nuclear plants in Ukraine helps achieve that goal – no problem, we can do that,” he said.
The Trump administration has suggested that placing Ukraine’s energy sector under US management would provide better protection for critical infrastructure, as Russia has targeted key energy facilities supporting Kiev’s military operations.
This week, Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to a temporary halt on attacks against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, following a proposal from Trump. In exchange, Zelensky pledged to stop long-range drone strikes on Russian facilities. However, Moscow claimed that Ukraine violated the agreement almost immediately by launching kamikaze drones at an oil transfer station inside Russia.
During a press conference, Zelensky clarified that he did not propose handing over Ukraine’s nuclear power plants to the US but instead sought American investment in the Zaporozhye nuclear facility, which is currently under Russian control and considered illegally occupied by Kiev.
Further US-Russia-Ukraine negotiations on conflict de-escalation are expected later this week, with discussions also focusing on port infrastructure protection as Zelensky prepares to send specialists to Saudi Arabia.
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