Zelenskyy thanks US for donation to restore Chernobyl NPP shelter

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has thanked the United States for a $100 million donation to restore the shelter (sarco­phagus) of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant.

The statement was published by the Ukrainian leader’s press service on Telegram.

“A significant step in support from the United States — a contribution of $100 million for the repair of the Chernobyl NPP shelter,” the statement said.

He added that a total of €500 million will be required to restore the integrity of the shelter structure.