**Russian Forces Considered Attacking Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant**
In 2022, Russian forces occupying the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant (ChNPP) thought about using a Tochka-U missile system to attack the plant’s sarcophagus. They wanted to blame Ukrainian forces for the attack.
This was meant to scare Kyiv and its allies that if Ukraine tried to retake lost territories, Russian forces would take extreme measures to stop them.
**Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant Also Targeted**
Russian forces also took control of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP). They regularly disrupted its operations and staged fake attacks using artillery, rockets, and drones. This was done to make it look like Ukrainian forces were attacking the plant.
In 2023, these actions increased as Ukraine prepared to counterattack in the south.
**Russian Propaganda Uses “Nuclear Threats”**
Whenever Russia faces a big problem, they use their propaganda machine to threaten nuclear attacks on other countries. They also spread false information about Ukraine making “dirty atomic bombs”.
Russia even threatened to attack or take over the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant.
**Kremlin’s Tactics Revealed**
The attack on ChNPP coincided with discussions in the media about phone calls from the US president and proposals from Washington. Russian propaganda presented this as a success for the Kremlin, but if that were true, why would they have attacked ChNPP?
It seems like Russia is using their “nuclear threats” playbook again to pressure Ukraine and the West.
**Western World Should Not Negotiate**
The article suggests that the Western world should not negotiate with Russia, but rather take action against them. A cornered rat can cause a global catastrophe, so it’s best to stop them before they do any harm.
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