Ukraine leader says Chernobyl reactor a threat
Ukraine's president warned Monday on the anniversary of the world's worst atomic accident that the Chernobyl nuclear reactor remains a serious threat to Europe.
The exploded reactor is encased in a deteriorating shell and internationally funded work to replace the shell is far behind schedule. Yanukovych said during commemoration ceremonies Monday that the reactor is a threat "not only for Ukraine, but for Europe, Russia and Belarus." (AP)
