Dispute over Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Hampers Ukraine Peace EffortsMon 23rd Feb, 2026The future of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant remains a central obstacle in ongoing peace discussions between Ukraine and Russia, with international stakeholders such as the United States also engaged in negotiations. The facility, the largest nuclear power plant in Europe, has been under Russian control since the outset of the conflict, and its status is a focal point in diplomatic talks aimed at ending hostilities in the region. Although all reactors at the Zaporizhzhia site have been shut down since Russian forces assumed control, the plant's operational integrity must be maintained. Reports indicate that U.S. negotiators proposed a joint operation involving the United States, Russia, and Ukraine. While the IAEA's ongoing involvement helps manage immediate safety concerns, the broader political dispute over the plant's future remains unresolved.

Source: The Munich Eye February 23, 2026 23:54 UTC