France raises funding questions as Zaporizhzhia plant reconnects to grid

The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine has been reconnected to the electrical grid, reducing immediate safety concerns at the site, the International Atomic Energy Agency reported.

The power restoration comes amidst renewed diplomatic activity. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy indicated that representatives from Ukraine, the United States, and European allies are preparing to meet in the near future. Concurrently, Kremlin officials hinted at a possible willingness to resume peace talks under specific conditions.

However, long-term support for Kyiv faces financial scrutiny. French officials raised concerns regarding the costs of sustaining Ukraine's defense and funding its future reconstruction, asking "Who pays?"

Sources: Iltalehti