I think that risk has been there since Russia took control of the Zap Station.This is seriously very concerning if true - as if the country and infrastructure hasn’t been destroyed enough Russia apparently threatening another Chenobyl - Actually worse, Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Station is the largest in Europe.
Torched earth plans from Russia?
I would hope the US has told Russia in clear terms what will happen if Russia is stupid enough to directly attack any of Ukraine's nuclear stations. Of course, if Trump gets in that messaging will probably change...
I'm not trying to minimise the message, just that the West must not appease because of this possibility.