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Harvard Historian Serhii Plokhy - Chernobyl Under Russian Occupation

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Echoes of Chernobyl: Parallels in Crisis

This chapter draws striking similarities between the 2022 Russian invasion and the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, emphasizing the global unpreparedness for nuclear safety in conflict zones. It explores the reckless actions of Russian troops in Chernobyl during the invasion, linking past and present attitudes towards human safety in war. The discussion also covers insights from the HBO miniseries on Chernobyl, highlighting its portrayal of life during the disaster and its narrative accuracy.

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