Washington, D.C., March 20, 2025 – The Europe Today: U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a constructive call on Wednesday regarding the ongoing conflict between Kyiv and Moscow, focusing on advancing toward a partial ceasefire. According to reports, the White House suggested that the U.S. could take control of Ukrainian nuclear power plants to ensure their security.
The call was described as “fantastic” by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, who issued a statement on behalf of the White House. During the conversation, Trump offered U.S. expertise in electricity and utilities as a potential means of safeguarding Ukraine’s nuclear facilities. The U.S. President indicated that “American ownership of those plants could be the best protection for that infrastructure.”
In addition to the nuclear security discussions, Trump and Zelenskyy also touched on the broader issue of U.S. support for Ukraine amid the ongoing war with Russia. Reports suggest that the Trump administration is working to finalize an agreement granting the U.S. access to Ukraine’s critical minerals, which could serve as partial repayment for the ongoing U.S. assistance.
As the situation in Ukraine continues to unfold, the proposed U.S. involvement in the operation and protection of nuclear power plants highlights the evolving nature of international security and energy dynamics in the region.
