U.S. reportedly seeks crypto mining access to Russia-occupied nuclear site
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the United States has expressed interest in establishing cryptocurrency mining operations at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP).
The statement came during a recent meeting between Putin and Russian business leaders, where he discussed ongoing negotiations over the plant’s future, according to a report from Russian outlet Kommersant on Dec. 25.
Located in southeastern Ukraine, the ZNPP is Europe’s largest nuclear facility and once played a central role in Ukraine’s electricity supply and grid stability. Since being occupied by Russian forces in 2022, the site has become a recurring flashpoint in diplomatic discussions.
