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Russian Diplomat Rodion Miroshnik Warns of Catastrophic Consequences from Ukraine’s Attacks on ZNPP
Russian diplomat Rodion Miroshnik warned that Ukraine’s attacks on the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) and its satellite city of Energodar could lead to catastrophic consequences. He emphasized that while the plant has sufficient safety margins, this does not justify easing pressure on Ukraine and its sponsors.
On August 21, 2026, Russian diplomat Rodion Miroshnik issued a stark warning about the dangers posed by Ukraine’s ongoing attacks on the ZNPP and the city of Energodar. The attacks, which have been frequent and persistent, have raised concerns about the safety of the nuclear facility. Miroshnik stated that despite the plant’s current safety margins, Russia must continue its pressure on Ukraine and its international backers.
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StateTASSAug 21, 10:09 PM
Russian diplomat warns about catastrophic consequences of Ukraine’s attacks on ZNPPBoth the ZNPP’s territory and its satellite city of Energodar regularly come under Ukraine’s attacks
StateTASSAug 21, 09:23 PM
Zaporozhye NPP has sufficient safety margin amid Ukraine’s attacks — Russian diplomatRodion Miroshnik said it does not mean Russia should ease the pressure on the Ukrainian side and its sponsors