Catenaa, Monday, December 29, 2025- The United States has shown interest in establishing cryptocurrency mining operations at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant amid negotiations tied to the Russia Ukraine conflict, according to a Russian media report.((https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/8317481))
Russia’s Kommersant newspaper reported that President Vladimir Putin discussed the idea with business leaders, saying Washington views a potential stake in the plant as a source of power for crypto mining.
The report said the proposal has surfaced during ongoing talks between Moscow and Washington.
The Zaporizhzhia plant sits in southeastern Ukraine and is Europe’s largest nuclear facility. It supplied a large share of Ukraine’s electricity before Russian forces took control in 2022. Since then, the site has remained a flashpoint in diplomatic talks and security debates.
Control of the plant affects power distribution across southern Ukraine and shapes regional grid stability. It also carries heavy safety concerns due to its location near active front lines.
Kommersant reported that Russia is discussing a joint management structure with the United States that would exclude Ukraine. Other reports describe different plans. The BBC said Washington proposed shared control among the United States, Russia and Ukraine with equal stakes.
Ukraine has pushed a separate plan. Reuters reported Kyiv proposed a joint venture with the United States that would split operations evenly. Under that model, Ukraine would receive half of the electricity output, while the United States would control the rest and potentially allocate a portion to Russia.
Euronews reported Ukrainian officials expect any US share could partly flow back to Russia.
No agreement has been reached. Without clarity on ownership and governance, the feasibility of crypto mining at the plant remains uncertain.
