Chornobyl

The UK has pledged £17 million to help repair damage to the Chornobyl nuclear site after a Russian attack, amid growing concern that US support for Ukraine may be weakening as the war continues. The announcement underlines Britain's continuing backing for Ukraine and the international worry over attacks near nuclear facilities, coming at a sensitive moment in Western coordination on the conflict.

The United Kingdom has announced $22.45 million in funding to repair Ukraine's Chornobyl nuclear power plant. The announcement, made on 2 December, adds to Western support for Ukraine's energy and nuclear infrastructure. The site, scene of the 1986 disaster, was occupied by Russian forces early in the war and has suffered damage during ongoing Russian strikes.

G7 countries have raised €260 million for repairs to the sarcophagus covering the damaged reactor at the Chornobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine, according to the French Finance Minister. France also announced a donor conference in Paris in November to raise additional funds, as full restoration of the Chornobyl plant is estimated to cost significantly more.

The UK government has announced £17 million in funding for repairs at the Chornobyl nuclear plant in Ukraine. The money is earmarked for restoration work at the site of the 1986 disaster, which has remained a sensitive location since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The pledge underlines continued Western support for Ukraine's nuclear safety and infrastructure.