Trump proposes US ownership of Ukraine's nuclear plants

[BumRushDaShow]

Source: The Hill

03/19/25 2:46 PM ET


President Trump proposed a takeover of Ukrainian power plants as a form of protection, suggesting the U.S. could deter Russian attacks, amid a push for a partial ceasefire between Kyiv and Moscow covering energy facilities and infrastructure. Trump made the offer during a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday.

“American ownership of those plants would be the best protection for that infrastructure and support for Ukrainian energy infrastructure,” national security adviser Mike Waltz and Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a joint statement following the call. “He said that the United States could be very helpful in running those plants with its electricity and utility expertise,” they added.

Trump’s push for control of Ukraine’s nuclear power plants is reportedly linked to his support for a minerals deal with Ukraine as repayment for American military assistance. The president shelved the deal with Ukraine following an explosive Oval Office meeting late last month. And while Zelensky’s overtures have helped repair U.S. relations that ruptured in the fallout, the minerals deal is currently stalled.

The New York Times reported Tuesday that Trump views control of Ukraine’s nuclear power plant in Zaporizhzhia as important in building out extraction of the war-torn nation’s critical minerals. The power plant is occupied by Russian forces and is on the front line of fighting in the southeastern region of Ukraine.

Read more: https://thehill.com/policy/international/5203609-donald-trump-ukraine-nuclear-power-plant/

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That nuclear plant has been reported as being the largest in Europe.

[Bayard]

1. This is how Putin will take over another big chunk of Europe

Ukraine supplies electricity to Hungary, Moldova, Romania, Poland, and Slovakia.

[Lovie777]

2. Nope............

[sop]

3. Trump really, really wants a piece of Ukraine.

Mafia Don just wants to wet his beak.

[Initech]

27. Trump doesn't want it, Elon Musk does.

[BootinUp]

4. This administration is being run by a cartoon

Character.

[RazorbackExpat]

32. I think "cartoon villain" is the phrase you want

A combination of Skeletor, Lex Luthor, Boris Badenov, and Yosemite Sam

[Eugene]

5. extraction, extraction, extraction

coming off like a rapacious imperialist and a crime boss at the same time

[Deuxcents]

6. His true self showing..unabashedly

[Irish_Dem]

7. More attempted theft of Ukraine resources.

[tanyev]

8. How Trump views the world:

[slightlv]

9. Trump won't be happy

Until hr invades another country. This is imperialism on steroids. He wants a war? Stay right here in country and let's fight for dominion over THIS country. Freaking warmonger.

[ananda]

10. No, and hell no!

!!!

[LiberalLoner]

11. Maybe Ukraine can offer him Chernobyl. That should keep TSF happy.

[jls4561]

13. Ivanka and Jared should start brushing up on their nuclear physics. They can maintain the site.

After all, according to Drumph, they’re really “smart”. Plus, a nuclear facial would give Ivanka “ glowing” skin.

[redstatebluegirl]

12. Everything is transactional with these autocrats!

[Lonestarblue]

14. So the US takes ownership and Trump then gives it to Putin, who then controls power to much of Ukraine.

Putin would live to have a way to gain power over other counties this nuclear plant serves.

[malaise]

15. WTF?

That is all

[twodogsbarking]

16. I second that. WTFF.

[twodogsbarking]

17. Trump says "turn them over to me or someone will blow them up". That sounds like him.

[bluestarone]

18. I can actually believe what these fuckers talked about on their phone call.

TSF says to pooty, can we have that nuclear power plant if we let you destroy Ukrainian democracy along with all Ukrainian lives? God Dam i hate TSF so bad!

[EndlessWire]

19. Yeah, right...

Ukraine gave up their nukes in exchange for protection from key countries, among them the United States. That didn't work. Trump "negotiated" a cease fire, which Russia broke right away. That didn't work. Trump's offer wouldn't help, and Zel would be misinformed to take him up on it.

Besides, maybe I've lost track, but didn't Rumpy fire all the nuclear people who could have managed that scenario?

[ruet]

20. Socialism for Thee but Not for Me. -NT-

[republianmushroom]

21. The convicted felon is still on his power trip.

[Martin68]

22. The man is batshit crazy.

[tonekat]

23. I'm sure the U.S. Public would pay any liability

Since the Miserable Mook from Queens doesn't ever take on responsibility.

[BidenRocks]

24. WTF do we know about Soviet era nuclear power plants?

How much money will they extort from their customers?
Pay up or no power.

[Crowman2009]

25. I propose that Trump has to eat nothing but beef tallow fried foods so we can shorten his presidency.

Death by stupidity is the best way. Can't call marshall law for that!

[PortTack]

26. Tsf and his bestie forget one MAJOR THING...Ukraine and President Zelensky now fully backed by the EU, UK,

Australia, Japan and other are not interested or FOOLED by their slice and dice Ukraine deals!

[Safe as Milk]

28. More of Trump's zero-sum bullshit.

Always something FOR HIM. You pay Trump PERSONALLY for any policy to take effect. He always demands a payoff.

[brush]

29. How convenient. Right up Pootie's line.

[Old Testament Libera]

30. This is an absolutely brilliant idea.

Let's take over and run Soviet-era nuclear plants, some probably to a similar design as Chernobyl. Might be a good idea if we send Musk over there to supervise them personally. From inside the reactor...

This one is right up there with "Let's own and occupy Gaza"

[J_William_Ryan]

31. There's no limit to Trump's idiocy.

Every day it’s something even more moronic.

[moniss]

33. Ownership will be transferred from the US to Russia before the ink is dry. nt

[muriel_volestrangler]

34. Vulture diplomacy - pick the carcass apart for the tasty morsels (nt)

[Botany]

35. 4. things:

1 This has bad idea written all over it.

B. This is Putin’s idea on getting his puppy dog Donny do his work for him and pay for it too.

iii. So NATO is too expensive but America can pay for and run a nuclear power plant in a
war torn country 7,000 miles from our east coast?

4. This will never happen.