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Ukraine marked the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster, highlighting ongoing nuclear safety concerns exacerbated by the war. The U.S. Department of State also stressed the importance of nuclear safety, noting the site's vulnerabilities and the need for sarcophagus repair.
Ukraine has signed an agreement to open a special fund dedicated to the restoration of the Chornobyl Confinement structure.
The 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster was commemorated, with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy accusing Russia of 'nuclear terrorism' and highlighting ongoing threats to nuclear safety due to the war. The event also recognized the surviving 'liquidators' who responded to the 1986 catastrophe.
Forty years ago, on April 27, 1986, a 10-car train from Riga embarked on a secret mission to Chornobyl, where its crew spent 105 days evacuating children affected by radiation, a journey for which no official documents can be found.
An Indonesian UN peacekeeper has died from wounds he sustained during an attack in Lebanon last month. The peacekeeper was part of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).
Forty years after the disaster, Chornobyl's exclusion zone is home to resilient settlers and wildlife, now also contending with the impact of Russian drones and ongoing contamination.
Forty years after the world's worst nuclear disaster, Chornobyl's exclusion zone presents a paradox where wildlife thrives despite serious contamination, reflecting nature's resilience amidst a global shift towards nuclear energy.
A Chornobyl first responder highlights the grim reality that very few of those who initially responded to the disaster have survived 40 years later, underscoring the long-term health consequences.
A woman born in Belarus after the Chornobyl nuclear accident and raised in an orphanage has shared her story, stating that the generosity of Irish people was instrumental in saving her life.
Russian strikes killed two people in Ukraine ahead of a 32-hour ceasefire declared by Vladimir Putin. Ukraine's General Staff has stated its forces will observe the ceasefire on land, at sea, and in the air during Orthodox Easter but will respond in kind to any Russian actions.
France has announced that the G7 nations will convene to discuss necessary repair works for the Chornobyl nuclear plant, addressing ongoing safety and maintenance concerns.
The government has allocated more than UAH 1.6 billion (about US$37 million) in budget funds for works to enhance the safety of the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant's shelter.
Ukraine marked the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster, with ongoing fears that Russia's war could lead to a repeat of the world's worst nuclear accident.
An article reflects on the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant disaster four decades later, focusing on the protective sarcophagus and the long-term consequences of the catastrophe.
EU commissioners in Ukraine to make Chornobyl safe, again The Kyiv Independent
The world marks the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, reflecting on its profound and lasting environmental and human consequences. Scientists continue to study the long-term effects of radiation, while the site itself remains a focus of ongoing management and historical reflection.
Reuters has released a collection of rare photographs documenting the aftermath and impact of the 1986 Chornobyl nuclear disaster.
Forty years after the nuclear disaster, Ukraine's Chornobyl plant is now experiencing the impact of war.
The European Union approved a €90 billion loan package for Ukraine, following the lifting of vetoes by Hungary and Slovakia. This decision came ahead of a leaders' meeting and aims to accelerate Ukraine's full integration into the EU.
A first responder to the Chornobyl disaster shares their perspective, noting that few of those involved in the initial response have survived 40 years later.
A woman born in Belarus after the Chornobyl nuclear accident and raised in an orphanage has shared her story, stating that the generosity of Irish people was instrumental in saving her life.
The 2000-kilogram 'Elephant's Foot' at Chernobyl, a highly radioactive mass formed after the 1986 disaster, continues to pose an extreme danger and cannot be destroyed.
G7 foreign ministers are meeting near Paris to discuss Iran war strategy, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio seeking to convince allies. Meanwhile, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has angered European leaders by unconditionally supporting Donald Trump's war with Iran.
Ukraine and international representatives marked the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster, with President Zelensky accusing Russia of nuclear terrorism and warning against the continuation of such threats. The commemoration highlighted ongoing nuclear safety concerns in the context of the Russia-Ukraine war, including attacks on critical substations.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met in Kyiv during the Chornobyl anniversary to discuss security issues in the region.
The 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster is commemorated with reflections on its lasting impact and visits by officials, including Moldovan President Maia Sandu to Kyiv. Ukrainian President Zelensky also commented on current nuclear threats.
Forty years after the disaster, the Chornobyl nuclear site continues to be at risk due to Russia's war, with workers warning about safety concerns following incidents like a drone attack in February 2025.
One employee of the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant and five National Guard servicemen who were guarding the site are still being held in Russian captivity, according to the plant chief.
Irish activist Adi Roche emphasized the lasting impact of the Chernobyl disaster, stating "Chornobyl is forever," as she spoke about Ireland's significant generosity in humanitarian aid ahead of the 40th anniversary of the nuclear accident.
Ukraine has issued warnings about the potential for a major nuclear accident after Russian missiles and drones were reportedly seen flying near the decommissioned Chernobyl nuclear power plant. Kyiv emphasized the significant risks posed by military activity in the vicinity of the former plant.
A Chornobyl first responder has stated that few of those involved in the initial response to the disaster have survived 40 years later.
A large-scale multimedia exhibition titled 'The Chornobyl Catastrophe: 40 Years Ago and Still Very Relevant' has opened in Potsdam, Germany, commemorating the 40th anniversary of the disaster.
A historical account details the 1986 Chornobyl disaster, describing how a nuclear test resulted in a global catastrophe.
The Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers has allocated over 1.6 billion hryvnia from the state budget to repair and protect the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant containment, which was damaged by a Russian drone attack.