The nuke plant was actually taken over months ago. Only recently has renewed fighting come closer to that plant. Russia is parking weapons (rocket launchers, tanks, etc.) right next to buildings, water lines, power lines, etc. to use the plant as a shield for said weapons. It’s part of why they didn’t want the IAEA to visit.
But this particular plant, thought the largest in Europe, isn’t the issue. That plant didn’t supply the rest of Europe. Those natural gas pipelines from Russa (Nordstream 1 being among them) do.
Recall - several years ago, President Trump clearly and unequivocally warned Gemany and others of our supposed NATO allies to get off the Russian energy teat or they would regret it when Putin found a reason to cut them off.
And again I ask - where was the logic in the first place? Nations that make up the bulk of NATO - an organizatoin established as a defense against one enemy - the Soviet Union (and now its remains - Russia), allowing themselves to be come almost totally dependant on that sworn enemy to not freeze to death...
I now the answer - it’s called “stupid” - but its fed by Russia’s regular willingness to undercut oil and gas prices. It’s why OPEC hates Russia (though Iran loves their Rubles and Nuke development help).
Thank you. And I think your post is spot on.
“The nuke plant was actually taken over months ago. Only recently has renewed fighting come closer to that plant. Russia is parking weapons (rocket launchers, tanks, etc.) right next to buildings, water lines, power lines, etc. to use the plant as a shield for said weapons. It’s part of why they didn’t want the IAEA to visit.”
Is there any evidence whatsoever for any of the above claims?