Ukraine Boosts Nuclear Security

The Ukrainian Security Service has moved to ensure the security of nuclear sites in the country, Interfax reported yesterday (see GSN, March 19).

“We are paying closer attention to the guarding of nuclear facilities on the territory of our state and to combating the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction,” said acting service head Valentyn Nalyvaichenko.  “We are organizing specialized defense with our forces and resources, antiterrorist and specialized training on the territory of such facilities.

“The SBU will continue to help if people are open for cooperation,” he added.  “If not, it will demand that measures should be taken to make the managers of such enterprises ensure proper standards of security” (Interfax, March 22).

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