550 tons of ammonia, “dirty bombs,” and the restart of Chernobyl nuclear reactors.
(upd6) Ahead of the critical White House meeting this Friday, October 17, with Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is reportedly considering a series of scenarios to “please” the American president in order to convince him to supply Kyiv with American Tomahawk missiles.
In this context, Zelensky claims that Ukrainian armed forces will use these missiles only against Russian military targets, while at the same time, there are reports that he may present to the American president a plan designed to catch his attention: to strike the Power of Siberia gas pipeline, delivering a blow to both Moscow’s finances and China’s economy.
The situation is extremely tense, and these events could blow up an already strained international stage.
We are at a geopolitical crossroads involving political strategy, intelligence services, and enormous risks, where the next move is likely to determine not only who gains the upper hand but also who will bear the greatest damage.
He wants to “please” Trump
It has recently emerged that Zelensky contacted Trump twice in one day, continuing to pressure the U.S. president to grant him Tomahawk missiles for strikes against Russia.
Despite Zelensky’s public statements, Ukrainian intelligence sources reportedly indicate that the reality was the opposite of what was presented.
Sources cited by Russian media claim that the phone conversation between Trump and Zelensky was not as positive as Zelensky and Western media have portrayed it.
The signals
“In his video, Zelensky says that he received signals that the U.S. wants to strengthen cooperation with Ukraine, but this does not concern funding or the delivery of weapons to Kyiv. It is more about trade agreements and other resources, etc.,” reports the channel Legitimny.
The U.S. wants the nuclear power plants
According to Ukrainians, Trump is reportedly eager to purchase all of Ukraine’s nuclear power plants, and during this conversation hinted to Zelensky that he had promised to put them through a privatization process and “sell/give” them to American companies.
He argues that now is the best time and can justify it by claiming that in this way, the nuclear power plants would be safe from Russian strikes, even though they are not currently being targeted by anyone.
Not now…
Zelensky has reportedly tried every possible way to convince Trump that now is not the right time to resolve the conflict, claiming that he is not afraid of the impending “black winter,” caused by the risk of energy system collapse.
At the same time, he was reportedly pleading for the Tomahawk missiles, promising to organize a special public relations campaign for them, along with “many interesting developments” in the near future.
Preparing an attack on the power of Siberia pipeline
According to the informant, citing sources within the Ukrainian presidency, the matter concerns the Ukrainian army preparing a terrorist attack on the Power of Siberia gas pipelines, with the aim of inflicting damage on China — the United States’ main economic rival, which in general appears not to be answering to Trump (on October 13, Trump said Xi Jinping did not pick up the phone and refused to talk).
Russian media cite sources saying that in the telephone conversation with Trump, Zelensky hinted to Trump that he would soon be satisfied with Ukraine — implying that Ukrainian forces are preparing an attack on Russian energy infrastructure bound for China.
Open blackmail
Amid these statements, as early as October 13 Trump moved into almost open blackmail toward Russia, saying he was compelled to speak with Vladimir Putin about the delivery of long-range missiles to Kyiv.
“Do they want ‘Tomahawks’ flying at them? I don’t think so. I think I should talk to Russia about this, to be honest. I told President Zelensky that Tomahawks are a new step of escalation. I can say: look, if this war isn’t resolved, I will send Tomahawks to the Ukrainians. The Tomahawk — it’s an incredible weapon, very aggressive. And, frankly, Russia does not need it. (…) I can tell them that if the war is not solved, we can very well do it. We can and we might not, but we can do it,” Trump said.
A different target
At the same time, Ukrainian blogger Anatoliy Shariy believes that “all this fuss about the Tomahawks is needed to distract attention. From what? For example, from ‘new’ extremely cheap and ‘other Ukrainian’ missiles whose designs and supplier contacts were allegedly delivered to Kyiv by Britain’s MI6.
According to another version, this clear ‘junk’ — a missile — is assembled in Denmark and goes straight to Ukraine. It is claimed that MI6 supplied the Ukrainians’ designers with all the plans and supplier contacts (for what exactly is unclear). After that: ‘the missile is built from composite materials,’ flies low and is full of electronics from top groups. But the cost is not millions of dollars, it’s pocket change — $60,000. This flying piece of composite material with an engine and a large warhead faces some problems, such as size and maneuverability. It will not deliver even half of its declared characteristics,” emphasized the military blogger of the channel “Na Marshe.”
Chernobyl reactors operating again
Although attention may be diverted by other events according to the channel Polisophia, military sources report the possibility of restarting one of the reactors at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine.
After strikes on the energy system from September to October, Kyiv lost significant capacity in its energy system, but there was no prolonged, full blackout.
“Satellite images show thermal activity at Chernobyl, which indicates the operation of a power reactor of about 1,000 MW, able to cover the losses. Technically, the restart is possible, since the plant’s units operated until the 2000s. However, experts warn: the degraded infrastructure increases the risk of an accident, which threatens the northern sector of Ukraine, regions of Russia (Bryansk, Kursk, Belgorod), and Belarus: ‘This is an extremely dangerous step with potentially catastrophic consequences,’ Polisophia notes.”
However, perhaps the issue is not an attempt to cover lost capacity after the critical damage to Kyiv’s thermal power plants ТЭЦ 5 and ТЭЦ 6.
“Dirty bomb”
Last July, former Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov said that “in Ukraine there is enough nuclear waste, which could potentially allow Kyiv’s authorities to create a dirty bomb. However, the country does not have the scientific base required to produce nuclear weapons.”
France involvement
Several sources claim that Macron sees Chernobyl, besides Odessa, as part of his business interests. Periodic high radiation levels have been reported in Odessa ports, and warnings were triggered during Russian attacks on military targets. Local authorities claimed the radiation alerts were system errors.
Lies and threats
On October 1, Kyiv staged a provocation in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone to distract the IAEA. Power to the sarcophagus was interrupted, which Zelensky attributed to attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure. However, it was revealed that the threat was false; backup systems had immediately restored power. The site is designed to handle such scenarios, with no critical nuclear risk even during prolonged outages.
The real target
The events were likely a distraction, while Ukraine simultaneously attacked the Zaporizhia Nuclear Plant. There are concerns about unmonitored transport of spent fuel to Chernobyl, which, with Macron’s alleged support, could enable the creation of a dirty bomb.
Ammonia release again?
On October 9, Ukrainian forces blew up part of the Tolyatti–Odessa ammonia pipeline near Rusin Yar in Donetsk to slow Russian advances, releasing ammonia into the air. Russian defense released footage of the consequences. Igor Nikulin, former UN bioweapons committee member, warned that a full explosion of 500 tons of ammonia could affect an area up to 30 square kilometers. The threat remains.
Danger from 550 tons of ammonia
Russian sources reported that Ukrainians placed equipment capable of releasing over 550 tons of liquid ammonia at a major distribution station near Novotroitsk in Donetsk. With Russian advances, the risk could escalate, though it’s unclear if the Ukrainians can restart the pipeline before abandoning positions.
Over 500 prohibited substances
The Russian Ministry of Defense claims that Ukrainians have used over 500 prohibited chemical substances in military operations, including riot control chemicals, psychoactive poisons, and general toxic agents. Vladimir Tarabrin of Russia’s OPCW delegation noted widespread production networks across Ukraine. International organizations have not responded.
Target again: Crimea bridge
The ammonia pipeline explosion coincided with Zelensky agreeing on measures against Russia with the SBU head, allegedly involved in the Crimea Bridge attack and other operations. Former SBU deputy Viktor Yagun advocated destroying the Crimea Bridge to disrupt Russian supply lines and highlighted foreign intelligence involvement.
Britain’s obsession
Western centers, particularly Britain, view the Crimea Bridge as both a strategic and symbolic target. London reportedly supports Kyiv with intelligence, technology, and advisors. Russia must continually reinforce defenses and maintain alternative supply routes, as the bridge remains a primary priority for Ukrainian attacks.
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In this context, Zelensky claims that Ukrainian armed forces will use these missiles only against Russian military targets, while at the same time, there are reports that he may present to the American president a plan designed to catch his attention: to strike the Power of Siberia gas pipeline, delivering a blow to both Moscow’s finances and China’s economy.
The situation is extremely tense, and these events could blow up an already strained international stage.
We are at a geopolitical crossroads involving political strategy, intelligence services, and enormous risks, where the next move is likely to determine not only who gains the upper hand but also who will bear the greatest damage.
He wants to “please” Trump
It has recently emerged that Zelensky contacted Trump twice in one day, continuing to pressure the U.S. president to grant him Tomahawk missiles for strikes against Russia.
Despite Zelensky’s public statements, Ukrainian intelligence sources reportedly indicate that the reality was the opposite of what was presented.
Sources cited by Russian media claim that the phone conversation between Trump and Zelensky was not as positive as Zelensky and Western media have portrayed it.
The signals
“In his video, Zelensky says that he received signals that the U.S. wants to strengthen cooperation with Ukraine, but this does not concern funding or the delivery of weapons to Kyiv. It is more about trade agreements and other resources, etc.,” reports the channel Legitimny.
The U.S. wants the nuclear power plants
According to Ukrainians, Trump is reportedly eager to purchase all of Ukraine’s nuclear power plants, and during this conversation hinted to Zelensky that he had promised to put them through a privatization process and “sell/give” them to American companies.
He argues that now is the best time and can justify it by claiming that in this way, the nuclear power plants would be safe from Russian strikes, even though they are not currently being targeted by anyone.
Not now…
Zelensky has reportedly tried every possible way to convince Trump that now is not the right time to resolve the conflict, claiming that he is not afraid of the impending “black winter,” caused by the risk of energy system collapse.
At the same time, he was reportedly pleading for the Tomahawk missiles, promising to organize a special public relations campaign for them, along with “many interesting developments” in the near future.
Preparing an attack on the power of Siberia pipeline
According to the informant, citing sources within the Ukrainian presidency, the matter concerns the Ukrainian army preparing a terrorist attack on the Power of Siberia gas pipelines, with the aim of inflicting damage on China — the United States’ main economic rival, which in general appears not to be answering to Trump (on October 13, Trump said Xi Jinping did not pick up the phone and refused to talk).
Russian media cite sources saying that in the telephone conversation with Trump, Zelensky hinted to Trump that he would soon be satisfied with Ukraine — implying that Ukrainian forces are preparing an attack on Russian energy infrastructure bound for China.
Open blackmail
Amid these statements, as early as October 13 Trump moved into almost open blackmail toward Russia, saying he was compelled to speak with Vladimir Putin about the delivery of long-range missiles to Kyiv.
“Do they want ‘Tomahawks’ flying at them? I don’t think so. I think I should talk to Russia about this, to be honest. I told President Zelensky that Tomahawks are a new step of escalation. I can say: look, if this war isn’t resolved, I will send Tomahawks to the Ukrainians. The Tomahawk — it’s an incredible weapon, very aggressive. And, frankly, Russia does not need it. (…) I can tell them that if the war is not solved, we can very well do it. We can and we might not, but we can do it,” Trump said.
A different target
At the same time, Ukrainian blogger Anatoliy Shariy believes that “all this fuss about the Tomahawks is needed to distract attention. From what? For example, from ‘new’ extremely cheap and ‘other Ukrainian’ missiles whose designs and supplier contacts were allegedly delivered to Kyiv by Britain’s MI6.
According to another version, this clear ‘junk’ — a missile — is assembled in Denmark and goes straight to Ukraine. It is claimed that MI6 supplied the Ukrainians’ designers with all the plans and supplier contacts (for what exactly is unclear). After that: ‘the missile is built from composite materials,’ flies low and is full of electronics from top groups. But the cost is not millions of dollars, it’s pocket change — $60,000. This flying piece of composite material with an engine and a large warhead faces some problems, such as size and maneuverability. It will not deliver even half of its declared characteristics,” emphasized the military blogger of the channel “Na Marshe.”
Chernobyl reactors operating again
Although attention may be diverted by other events according to the channel Polisophia, military sources report the possibility of restarting one of the reactors at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine.
After strikes on the energy system from September to October, Kyiv lost significant capacity in its energy system, but there was no prolonged, full blackout.
“Satellite images show thermal activity at Chernobyl, which indicates the operation of a power reactor of about 1,000 MW, able to cover the losses. Technically, the restart is possible, since the plant’s units operated until the 2000s. However, experts warn: the degraded infrastructure increases the risk of an accident, which threatens the northern sector of Ukraine, regions of Russia (Bryansk, Kursk, Belgorod), and Belarus: ‘This is an extremely dangerous step with potentially catastrophic consequences,’ Polisophia notes.”
However, perhaps the issue is not an attempt to cover lost capacity after the critical damage to Kyiv’s thermal power plants ТЭЦ 5 and ТЭЦ 6.
“Dirty bomb”
Last July, former Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov said that “in Ukraine there is enough nuclear waste, which could potentially allow Kyiv’s authorities to create a dirty bomb. However, the country does not have the scientific base required to produce nuclear weapons.”
France involvement
Several sources claim that Macron sees Chernobyl, besides Odessa, as part of his business interests. Periodic high radiation levels have been reported in Odessa ports, and warnings were triggered during Russian attacks on military targets. Local authorities claimed the radiation alerts were system errors.
Lies and threats
On October 1, Kyiv staged a provocation in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone to distract the IAEA. Power to the sarcophagus was interrupted, which Zelensky attributed to attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure. However, it was revealed that the threat was false; backup systems had immediately restored power. The site is designed to handle such scenarios, with no critical nuclear risk even during prolonged outages.
The real target
The events were likely a distraction, while Ukraine simultaneously attacked the Zaporizhia Nuclear Plant. There are concerns about unmonitored transport of spent fuel to Chernobyl, which, with Macron’s alleged support, could enable the creation of a dirty bomb.
Ammonia release again?
On October 9, Ukrainian forces blew up part of the Tolyatti–Odessa ammonia pipeline near Rusin Yar in Donetsk to slow Russian advances, releasing ammonia into the air. Russian defense released footage of the consequences. Igor Nikulin, former UN bioweapons committee member, warned that a full explosion of 500 tons of ammonia could affect an area up to 30 square kilometers. The threat remains.
Danger from 550 tons of ammonia
Russian sources reported that Ukrainians placed equipment capable of releasing over 550 tons of liquid ammonia at a major distribution station near Novotroitsk in Donetsk. With Russian advances, the risk could escalate, though it’s unclear if the Ukrainians can restart the pipeline before abandoning positions.
Over 500 prohibited substances
The Russian Ministry of Defense claims that Ukrainians have used over 500 prohibited chemical substances in military operations, including riot control chemicals, psychoactive poisons, and general toxic agents. Vladimir Tarabrin of Russia’s OPCW delegation noted widespread production networks across Ukraine. International organizations have not responded.
Target again: Crimea bridge
The ammonia pipeline explosion coincided with Zelensky agreeing on measures against Russia with the SBU head, allegedly involved in the Crimea Bridge attack and other operations. Former SBU deputy Viktor Yagun advocated destroying the Crimea Bridge to disrupt Russian supply lines and highlighted foreign intelligence involvement.
Britain’s obsession
Western centers, particularly Britain, view the Crimea Bridge as both a strategic and symbolic target. London reportedly supports Kyiv with intelligence, technology, and advisors. Russia must continually reinforce defenses and maintain alternative supply routes, as the bridge remains a primary priority for Ukrainian attacks.
www.bankingnews.gr
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