UK to Fund Repairs at Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant

The UK government announced on the 15th that it will allocate £17 million (about $22.54 million) to support repair work at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, aimed at restoring the sealing and ventilation functions of the plant's structures. According to statements issued the same day by the UK Treasury and Foreign Office, the funding will support an international program coordinated by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development for the related repair work. (CCTV News)