Zelensky accuses Russia of 'nuclear terrorism' on 40th Chernobyl anniversary

Zelensky added that Russian drones regularly pass over Chernobyl and one had hit its protective shell last year

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of "nuclear terrorism" as he marked the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl reactor disaster on Sunday.

Participants dressed in white hazmat suits, representing liquidators, place candles in front of a memorial for Chernobyl victims, during a commemoration ceremony marking the 40th anniversary of the explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant (AFP)

Zelensky said Russia, through its 2022 invasion of Ukraine, was "again bringing the world to the brink of a man-made disaster". He highlighted how Russian drones regularly pass over Chernobyl and one had hit its protective shell last year.

"The world must not allow this nuclear terrorism to continue, and the best way is to force Russia to stop its reckless attacks," he added.