The Norwegian government has decided to provide Ukraine with financial assistance of 500 million kroner to enhance nuclear safety. This was announced by Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, emphasizing the importance of international support in the field of nuclear energy.
This is reported by Finway
International Assistance for Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant
According to Yulia Svyrydenko, Norway has announced the allocation of funds as part of the events marking the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster. The funding will be directed towards strengthening the protection of Ukrainian nuclear facilities, as well as ensuring safety at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant following recent Russian shelling.
“We welcome the decision of partner countries to provide funding to ensure Ukraine’s nuclear safety as a result of international events dedicated to the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster,” Svyrydenko noted.
In addition, the U.S. Department of State announced its intention to allocate 100 million dollars to ensure the safety of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. These funds will be used to address the consequences of Russian attacks on the new safe confinement in February 2025, as well as to enhance the isolation of nuclear materials at the site.
Efforts of Ukraine and the International Community
Yulia Svyrydenko thanked international partners for their support in strengthening the country’s energy and nuclear safety. On April 26, Ukraine signed an agreement with partners to open a special account for the restoration of the new safe confinement at Chernobyl.
In early April, the Donor Assembly of the International Cooperation Fund made a decision to reallocate 30 million euros for the preparation of engineering solutions and the procurement of equipment for the restoration of protective structures.
In February, the Cabinet of Ministers separately allocated 1.6 billion hryvnias from the state budget to address the consequences of Russian attacks on the confinement of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.
It is worth noting that on the night of February 14, 2025, a Russian strike drone with an explosive warhead hit the shelter above the destroyed fourth reactor of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, necessitating additional safety and restoration measures for the site.