The US has sensitive nuclear technology at a nuclear power plant inside Ukraine, and it has warned Russia not to touch it, according to the US Department of Energy, which owns the nuclear power plant last month.
In the letter, which was reviewed by CNN and written on March 17, 2023, the director of the office of the Ministry of Energy of the Financial Policy, Ukraine, contains information about the nuclear technology of Zaporizhia, it contains information about the nuclear technology of NEAPORWELE for sale. ”
Goods, software and technology are subject to US export controls if they could be used in a way that undermines national security interests.
The letter from the Ministry of Energy comes as Russian forces continue to control the plant, the largest nuclear power plant in Europe and located in the Russian territory after the invasion of Ukraine last February. The plant is often denied access to Ukraine’s power grid due to Russia’s massive bankruptcy in the area, raising fears across Europe.
While the plant is still physically staffed by Ukrainian workers, Rosatom is getting rid of it. The Ministry of Energy warned Rosatom in a letter that it is “unlawful” to any Russian citizens or US technology management agencies.
CNN has reached out to Rosatom for comment.
It is not clear whether Rosatom has responded to the letter. The Department of Energy’s Department of Homeland Security told CNN in a statement that the letter was authentic.
These letters were originally written for news from RBC Ukraine.
“The Northern Department’s Fiscal Year Corporate Security Administration can confirm that this letter is legitimate,” said Shakela Hessan, deputy director of public affairs for the Nuclear Security Administration.
He added, “The secretary of energy has the legal responsibility to approve the transfer of technology and intangible assistance to international atomic energy projects.”
Another letter from Ferkile to the inspector of the Energy Department of the Inspector, reviewed on October 24, 2022, explains that the Department has transferred to Ukraine in Ukraine to transfer this technology and the technical organization to any Russian National or business. ”
The office of the ministry of nuclear energy has been in public with the support of the US ‘plant, and it is stated on its website in June 2021 that “the United States helped to implement the final procedures and new operations that should ultimately strengthen energy security” in Ukraine.
Correction: This post misstated the news outlet that first reported the letters. It was rbc ukraine.
