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 by AFP Staff Writers Moscow (AFP) Nov 30, 2022
A Ukrainian engineer on Wednesday was appointed the new head of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, occupied by Russian forces since the first days of their offensive in Ukraine. Yuri Chernichuk, the plant's former chief engineer, said he had agreed to take the post because it was "in my opinion the only correct decision." His appointment was confirmed by Moscow's Rosenergoatom, the Russian nuclear operator which has de facto managed the plant -- Europe's largest -- since its occupation by Russian forces. In a statement on social media, Chernichuk said his priority was to "stay with our people at our plant, in our city and continue to fulfil my professional duty." He praised the "bravery" of the plant's staff. "We have done and are doing everything possible and impossible so that the world does not see a new Fukushima or Chernobyl," he added. "This deserves unconditional recognition and great respect, not accusations of treachery." He called on international organisations to "resolve the issue of the future and safe operation of the Zaporizhzhia plant exclusively through peaceful negotiations and civilised decisions." Moscow's troops took control of the site on March 4. Russia and Ukraine have for months mutually accused each other of shelling the plant. The UN's atomic watchdog earlier this month denounced strikes on the plant, calling for a "stop to this madness." Russian President Vladimir Putin had signed a degree to formally take over the plant in October.
UK removes China from Sizewell nuclear project, takes joint stake London (AFP) Nov 29, 2022 Britain on Tuesday removed China General Nuclear from construction of its new Sizewell C power station, announcing it would take a joint stake alongside French partner EDF as relations sour with Beijing. The CGN announcement came after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak warned the "golden era" of UK-China links was "over" and said the Asian giant posed a "systemic challenge" to UK interests and values. Tuesday's news comes also with a diplomatic storm brewing over the arrest and alleged assault of a BBC ... read more
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