Radiation knows no borders — this is the main lesson of Chernobyl, one that the world has begun to forget. Today, russia has turned the nuclear threat into a weapon and occupied the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant — the largest in Europe and the third largest in the world.
We cannot wait for a new disaster that will destroy people, animals, and entire ecosystems. That is why UAnimals, together with the International Center for Ukrainian Victory (ICUV) and other partners, are launching a series of actions around the world to demand an immediate end to the funding of nuclear terrorism — the imposition of sanctions on Rosatom.
In this article, we’ve compiled effective tools you can use to help stop russia’s nuclear terror.
Step 1. Attend a protest or take a photo with a sign
Your physical presence is the most powerful signal that the issue of russia’s nuclear terrorism has not been forgotten. Here’s what you can do:
- Follow the announcements on our pages and attend protests in your city. Your presence makes our collective voice stronger.
- If you can’t attend one of our protests, create your own message. Download the file here and print one of the quotes from Chernobyl witnesses or ZNPP workers on an A4 sheet. Take a photo with this poster at a landmark location in your city and share it on social media with the hashtags #SanctionRosatom #StopEcocideUkraine.
Step 2. Send a letter to a Member of the European Parliament
Politicians respond to official appeals. We’ve prepared a letter template — all you need to do is select the recipient and send it. This works best when you reach out to MEPs from your region or country. Contact information is usually easy to find on municipal websites or the European Parliament’s official portal.
Letter template:
Dear Member of the European Parliament [MEP’s Last Name],
I am writing to you as a concerned citizen regarding the ongoing nuclear threat posed by the Russian state corporation, Rosatom.
As we approach the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster, we must remember that radiation knows no borders. Today, Rosatom is directly involved in the illegal occupation of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, using it as a tool for nuclear blackmail and a military shield. Their actions are not only a violation of international law but a direct act of ecocide, threatening millions of human lives and fragile ecosystems across Europe.
Despite this, the EU continues to import Russian nuclear fuel and technology, providing billions in revenue to the Russian war machine.
I urge you to take a decisive stand and advocate for full sanctions on Rosatom and its subsidiaries.
We cannot afford another Chernobyl. True security is impossible as long as we remain energy-dependent on an aggressor that uses nuclear power as a weapon.
I look forward to your response and your actions within the European Parliament.
Step 3. Publish a post with tags
This is the fastest way to show EU politicians that we are watching their decisions. Copy the text below and post it on social media (Instagram, X (Twitter), Facebook, or LinkedIn). Be sure to add the hashtags — they are what make the post visible.
Post template:
In 1986, during the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, radiation proved it knows no borders. Today, 40 years later, Russia is using this fear as a weapon, holding the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant hostage and deliberately destroying entire ecosystems. Rosatom is funding this war machine!
A nuclear disaster doesn’t discriminate—it destroys people, wild animals, and pets alike, poisoning water and soil for decades.
The time has come to stop funding ecocide. Impose sanctions against Rosatom! Support the safety of all of Europe and protect every living creature.
#SanctionRosatom #StopEcocideUkraine
@UAnimals @ICUV
Tag the official accounts of those responsible for energy security.
Who to tag:
| Organization / Official | X (Twitter) | |
| European Commission | @EU_Commission | @europeancommission |
| Ursula von der Leyen (President of the EU) | @vonderleyen | @ursulavonderleyen |
| Kadri Simson (EU Commissioner for Energy) | @KadriSimson | @kadri_simson |
| Josep Borrell (EU High Representative) | @JosepBorrellF | @josepborrellfontelles |
| Charles Michel (President of the European Council) | @CharlesMichel | @charlesmichel |
| IAEA | @iaeaorg | @iaeaorg |
| Rafael Grossi (IAEA Director General) | @rafaelmgrossi | @rafael_mariano_grossi |
| European Parliament | @Europarl_EN | @europeanparliament |
| Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) | @EP_Industry | — |
Every action is a voice. Together, they are louder.
For the 40th anniversary of Chernobyl, UAnimals and the International Center for Ukrainian Victory (ICUV), in partnership with the Communities Army of Ukraine, the Ukrainian World Congress, and local partner organizations: Ukrainalaisten Yhdistys Suomessa (Helsinki), Nordic Ukraine Forum (Stockholm) , Euromaidan Warszawa (Warsaw), the Ukrainian Community in Norway (Oslo), Union des Ukrainiens de France, Kalyna, Pour l’Ukraine (Paris), the Ukrainian People’s Reading Room in Plovdiv, and an initiative group in Vilnius are organizing protests against nuclear terror. Join us around the world.
