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Ukraine’s Nuclear HistoryNuclear Energy in Independent Ukraine

Ukraine’s Nuclear History: Nuclear Energy in Independent Ukraine [This chapter presents retrospective of the nuclear energy development in Ukraine from its independence until 2018. It demonstrates the role of nuclear energy for Ukraine’s economy, turning points within the observed period, and development of the key sector’s elements. In particular, first part establishes the ground for further analysis by presenting historic perspective, key challenges, and current status of nuclear energy in Ukraine. Then, the authors look at Chernobyl accident and development of nuclear science and industry in UkrSSR afterwards. Following this, the chapter provides analysis of the consequences of the Chernobyl accident towards energy sector, in particular, describes moratorium on the construction of new NPPs in the UkrSSR and the public factor in nuclear energy development. The chapter covers various approached tested by the Ukrainian authority in order to establish an organization to administer NPPs and institution to perform regulatory function. The authors also describe the role of international cooperation to sustain the nuclear energy complex of Ukraine, and strengthen nuclear safety and security. It presents analysis of the nuclear security regime in Ukraine, as well as safeguards. The authors paid special attention towards nuclear disarmament of Ukraine and its impact on the nuclear power sector. The chapter also presents historical perspective on Ukraine’s participation in the international nuclear and radiation safety regimes.] http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png

Ukraine’s Nuclear HistoryNuclear Energy in Independent Ukraine

Part of the Contributions to International Relations Book Series
Editors: Sinovets, Polina
Chumak, Dmytro; Izhak, Oleksii
Ukraine’s Nuclear History — Feb 13, 2022
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Springer International Publishing
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© The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022
ISBN
978-3-030-90660-3
Pages
175 –257
DOI
10.1007/978-3-030-90661-0_4
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[This chapter presents retrospective of the nuclear energy development in Ukraine from its independence until 2018. It demonstrates the role of nuclear energy for Ukraine’s economy, turning points within the observed period, and development of the key sector’s elements. In particular, first part establishes the ground for further analysis by presenting historic perspective, key challenges, and current status of nuclear energy in Ukraine. Then, the authors look at Chernobyl accident and development of nuclear science and industry in UkrSSR afterwards. Following this, the chapter provides analysis of the consequences of the Chernobyl accident towards energy sector, in particular, describes moratorium on the construction of new NPPs in the UkrSSR and the public factor in nuclear energy development. The chapter covers various approached tested by the Ukrainian authority in order to establish an organization to administer NPPs and institution to perform regulatory function. The authors also describe the role of international cooperation to sustain the nuclear energy complex of Ukraine, and strengthen nuclear safety and security. It presents analysis of the nuclear security regime in Ukraine, as well as safeguards. The authors paid special attention towards nuclear disarmament of Ukraine and its impact on the nuclear power sector. The chapter also presents historical perspective on Ukraine’s participation in the international nuclear and radiation safety regimes.]

Published: Feb 13, 2022

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