“Chornobyl has become both a symbol of the criminal irresponsibility of the Soviet totalitarian system and of the heroism of those who took part in mitigating the consequences of the disaster,” Denys Shmyhal emphasized.

According to him, Chornobyl remains one of the key lessons for humanity. Russia’s war against Ukraine has further exacerbated these challenges. The occupation of the exclusion zone, the seizure of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, and the strike on the New Safe Confinement pose risks not only to Ukraine but to the entire continent.

“The world has no right to ignore this lesson. Only strength and determination can prevent the recurrence of such tragedies,” Denys Shmyhal stated.