Lavrov Rejects Speculation: Nuclear Plant to Remain Under Russian Control

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has pushed back strongly against new speculation surrounding nuclear energy control in Ukraine.

U.S. Efforts Toward Peace Continue

As the Trump administration pursues a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, new discussions have surfaced involving the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.

Rumors About U.S. Role at Zaporizhzhia

It had been speculated that the U.S. might step in to help operate the Zaporizhzhia plant, currently under Russian occupation.

Lavrov Responds Firmly

Kyiv Independent reports that Lavrov dismissed any suggestions of changes in control at the Zaporizhzhia plant, saying it remains under Russian management.

“Operated by Rosatom”

“No, we have never received such an offer, and if we do, we will explain that the plant is operated by the Russian state company Rosatom,” Lavrov said.

Lavrov Accuses Ukraine of Risking Disaster

Lavrov claimed Ukraine had made repeated attempts to attack the plant, threatening nuclear catastrophe for both Europe and Ukraine.

Ongoing Attacks in Zaporizhzhia Region

According to Ukrinform, Russian invasion forces carried out 408 attacks across nine settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region on Saturday alone.

Discussions Between Trump and Zelenskyy

Reports suggested Trump and Zelenskyy recently discussed Ukraine’s energy supply and nuclear facilities during a phone call, according to CNN.

U.S. Ownership Idea Floated

It was suggested that American involvement could protect Ukraine’s energy infrastructure — but this claim has been disputed.

Zelenskyy Denies Ownership Talks

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy firmly denied discussing any ownership transfer, stating all nuclear plants, including Zaporizhzhia, belong to Ukraine.

Peace Talks Ongoing — No Deal Yet

Despite active communication, there are still no concrete agreements on the table between the U.S., Ukraine, and Russia at this stage.