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Zelenskyy Accuses Russia of Nuclear Terrorism on Chernobyl 40th Anniversary

On the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy accused Russia of nuclear terrorism. The occasion also saw calls from religious leaders for atomic energy to be used solely for peaceful purposes.

26 Apr, 10:00 — 26 Apr, 14:49
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APVery High4h ago

At least 16 dead in strikes as Chernobyl anniversary highlights nuclear risks of Russia-Ukraine war - AP News

At least 16 dead in strikes as Chernobyl anniversary highlights nuclear risks of Russia-Ukraine war  AP News

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le-mondeHigh6h ago

40 years after Chernobyl: 'All information related to the accident was classified as top secret'

In an interview with Le Monde, historian Galia Ackerman describes what happened before the Chernobyl disaster and the incompetence of the Soviet regime, which deliberately hid the truth about the catastrophe's severity from the public.

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual2h ago

40 years since the world’s worst nuclear disaster in Ukraine

40 years since the world’s worst nuclear disaster in Ukraine

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ukrainska-pravda2h ago

Zelenskyy and IAEA director general visit Chornobyl Museum, while Ukraine's interior minister reports on Chernobyl confinement

By KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO

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France 24High4h ago

40 years since Chernobyl disaster: Soviet Union's 'top-down culture' partly to blame

Ukraine marked the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster on Sunday. FRANCE 24 spoke with Michael Bluck, Director of the Centre for Nuclear Engineering at Imperial College London, to look back at the tragic event that marked history. Pointing to various factors that caused the explosion at Chernobyl, Bluck said that the Soviet Union's culting of top-down rule was also at blame.

By FRANCE24

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YahooMostly Factual5h ago

Chernobyl Wasn't a Nuclear Disaster—It Was a Communist Disaster

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irish-timesHigh2h ago

Taoiseach pays tribute to ‘courage and resilience’ of Chernobyl survivors on anniversary

Continuing war in Ukraine a reminder that struggle for safety is far from over, Micheál Martin says in Cork

By Olivia Kelleher

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indian-expressMostly Factual1h ago

Chernobyl disaster: 40 years on, why nuclear accident remains the most expensive ever

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rte-newsMostly Factual1h ago

Ukraine accuses Russia on 40th anniversary of Chornobyl

President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of "nuclear terrorism" today, as Ukraine marked the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl nuclear disaster amid deadly new drone attacks.

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cyprus-mail4h ago

Ukraine marks 40 years since Chernobyl nuclear disaster

Ukraine is marking the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster with commemorations at the former nuclear power plant in the north of the country, alongside remembrance events in Kyiv and other cities. President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to attend a ceremony at the site of the damaged reactor. Authorities have introduced strict security measures […]

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the-journal1h ago

Taoiseach praises courage of those who have endured the legacy of Chernobyl 40 years on

Micheál Martin said that the ongoing war in Ukraine reminds us ‘that the struggle for dignity, safety, and hope is far from over’.

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kyiv-independentMostly Factual3h ago

'Constant reminder of real threat:' World marks 40th anniversary of Chornobyl disaster - The Kyiv Independent

'Constant reminder of real threat:' World marks 40th anniversary of Chornobyl disaster  The Kyiv Independent

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ukrinformMixed4h ago

Ukraine calls on world to stop Russia’s nuclear blackmail on Chernobyl anniversary

In a statement marking the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl nuclear disaster, Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged states that value stability to stop Russia’s nuclear blackmail.

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tagesschau26 Apr, 09:46First to report

40 Jahre nach Tschernobyl: Die nicht endende Atomkraft-Debatte

le-monde26 Apr, 10:00

40 years after Chernobyl: 'All information related to the accident was classified as top secret'

faz26 Apr, 10:12

40 Jahre nach Katastrophe: Tschernobyl – und die Hybris der Beherrschbarkeit

Yahoo26 Apr, 10:30

Chernobyl Wasn't a Nuclear Disaster—It Was a Communist Disaster

helsingin-sanomat26 Apr, 11:13

Tšernobyl | Jopa ruoan radio­aktiivisuutta mitattiin Ranskassa onnettomuuden jälkeen

ukrinform26 Apr, 11:20

Ukraine calls on world to stop Russia’s nuclear blackmail on Chernobyl anniversary

orf26 Apr, 11:23

Selenskyj fordert Ende von Moskaus „nuklearem Terrorismus“

cyprus-mail26 Apr, 11:34

Ukraine marks 40 years since Chernobyl nuclear disaster

delfi-lt26 Apr, 11:39

Popiežius: atominė energija turi būti naudojama tik taikiems tikslams

luxemburger-wort26 Apr, 11:45

Warum der Atomunfall in Tschernobyl in Luxemburg spürbar bleibt

AP26 Apr, 11:53

At least 16 dead in strikes as Chernobyl anniversary highlights nuclear risks of Russia-Ukraine war - AP News

nrk26 Apr, 11:58

Advarer fortsatt om Tsjornobyl – 40 år etter

le-figaro26 Apr, 12:00

« Ils peuvent venir de partout » : dans la zone d’exclusion de Tchernobyl, ces soldats ukrainiens qui interceptent les drones russes

France 2426 Apr, 12:04

40 years since Chernobyl disaster: Soviet Union's 'top-down culture' partly to blame

kyiv-independent26 Apr, 12:14

'Constant reminder of real threat:' World marks 40th anniversary of Chornobyl disaster - The Kyiv Independent

svenska-dagbladet26 Apr, 12:16

Reaktorn exploderade – sen krig: ”Folk viskade”

dnevnik-bg26 Apr, 12:28

Секретни досиета на ЩАЗИ разкриват мащаба на съветската дезинформация за Чернобил

danas26 Apr, 12:50

Ruski i ukrajinski zvaničnici prijavili 16 mrtvih u međusobnim napadima na godišnjicu Černobilja

n1-serbia26 Apr, 12:51

Ruski i ukrajinski zvaničnici prijavili 16 mrtvih u međusobnim napadima na godišnjicu Černobilja

irish-times26 Apr, 13:32

Taoiseach pays tribute to ‘courage and resilience’ of Chernobyl survivors on anniversary

Al Jazeera26 Apr, 13:45

40 years since the world’s worst nuclear disaster in Ukraine

digi2426 Apr, 13:51

Leon al XIV-lea, la 40 de ani de la Cernobîl: Energia atomică să fie folosită doar în scopuri pașnice

ukrainska-pravda26 Apr, 13:53

Zelenskyy and IAEA director general visit Chornobyl Museum, while Ukraine's interior minister reports on Chernobyl confinement

nos26 Apr, 13:54

40 jaar na grootste kernramp uit de geschiedenis: 'Pijn van Tsjernobyl blijft'

index-hr26 Apr, 14:14

Zelenski optužio Rusiju za nuklearni terorizam na obljetnici Černobila

indian-express26 Apr, 14:25

Chernobyl disaster: 40 years on, why nuclear accident remains the most expensive ever

hotnews26 Apr, 14:33

Mesajul Papei Leon, la 40 de ani după catastrofa de la Cernobîl: „Să fie numai în slujba vieții și a păcii”

rte-news26 Apr, 14:45

Ukraine accuses Russia on 40th anniversary of Chornobyl

the-journal26 Apr, 14:49

Taoiseach praises courage of those who have endured the legacy of Chernobyl 40 years on

lsm-lv26 Apr, 14:52

«Čornobiļas avārija atvēra atklātības slūžas.» Saruna ar vēsturnieci Bleieri

delo26 Apr, 14:54Latest update

Zelenski Rusijo obtožil jedrskega terorizma