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Containing Russia's Dangerous Game of 'Chernobyl Roulette'

Harvard historian Serhii Plokhy calls for the international community to ensure war and nuclear power can never mix again.

Chernobyl’s Legacy in Modern Russia

April 26 marks 38 years since Chernobyl, the world's worst nuclear disaster. In this episode, we discuss the legacy of this tragedy on modern-day Russia...

Russian Soldiers Dug Trenches in Chernobyl Zone's Radioactive Soil – Ukrainian Official

Drone footage shared by the Ukrainian military claims to show trenches in Chernobyl's irradiated Red Forest.

Russians Start to Withdraw from Chernobyl: U.S.

Troops seized control of the Chernobyl site – where radioactive waste is still stored – on Feb. 24, the first day of the invasion.

Chernobyl Workers Held 'Hostage' Amid Fears for Reactor Safety

Relatives and colleagues say the crew members have been unable to return to their homes since Russian forces seized the compound.

Power Restored to Ukraine's Chernobyl Plant, Seized by Russian Forces: Kyiv

Power had been cut to the site of the world's worst nuclear disaster, though the UN's atomic watchdog said there was "no critical impact to safety."

Chernobyl Power Cut, Transmission Lost at Europe's Largest Atomic Plant — IAEA

Ukrenergo said military operations meant "there is no possibility to restore the lines" at Chernobyl and there was also no power to the site's security...

IAEA Says Loses Contact With Chernobyl Nuclear Data Systems

The defunct plant sits inside an exclusion zone that houses decommissioned reactors as well as radioactive waste facilities.

Former Head of Chernobyl Nuclear Plant Dies

Soviet authorities imprisoned Viktor Bryukhanov for his role in the 1986 nuclear disaster.

Ukraine Seizes First Batch of ‘Chernobyl Spirits’ Bound for UK

The Chernobyl Spirit Company accused Ukrainian law enforcement of damaging Ukraine's reputation “as an open country for doing business.”

Ukraine Marks 35 Years Since Chernobyl Disaster

The fourth reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant exploded on April 26, 1986.

‘More Hollywood Than Hollywood’: Critics Slam Russian ‘Chernobyl’

Instead of offering a historic retelling, Danila Koslovsky’s “Chernobyl” tells the story of a fictional firefighter amid the nuclear disaster.

Kiev Says 'No Open Fire' in Forests of Chernobyl Nuclear Zone

Satellite images showed the fire at its closest point was just 1.5 kilometers from the protective dome over the ruined reactor.

‘Chernobyl’ Costume Makers to Donate Coronavirus Protective Gear

The costumer will also convert its workshops to produce gowns, masks and other protective gear.

Radiation Spike as Forest Fire Hits Chernobyl Nuclear Zone

Kiev has mobilized two planes, a helicopter and around 100 firefighters to fight the blaze.

‘Chernobyl’ Scores Best Miniseries Golden Globe

Actor Stellan Skarsgard also won the best supporting actor award for his role on the show.

'Chernobyl' Nabs 4 Golden Globe Nominations

The highly acclaimed HBO miniseries was nominated in every category it entered.

How the Dogs of Chernobyl Found a Happy Ending

A U.S. charity is making sure the descendants of pets left behind after the world’s worst nuclear accident aren’t forgotten.

Hit Drama ‘Chernobyl’ Wins Best Limited Series Emmy

Writer and producer Craig Mazin also won the top award for his script.

City Where Chernobyl Was Filmed Fears Real-Life Nuclear Disaster

"We’re not going to guess whether an accident could happen, we're getting ready for one,” the head of Civil Protection Board said.

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