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Supervisory board dismisses CEO of Ukraine's nuclear energy firm Energoatom

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Posted on August 21, 2025

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KYIV (Reuters) -The supervisory board of the Ukrainian state energy company Energoatom has dismissed the company's head, Petro Kotin, the company said on Thursday. The decision took effect immediately

Ukraine's Energoatom Board Removes CEO Petro Kotin from Position

KYIV (Reuters) -The supervisory board of the Ukrainian state energy company Energoatom has dismissed the company's head, Petro Kotin, the company said on Thursday.

The decision took effect immediately, Energoatom said on the social media app Telegram, without giving any reasons for the move.

Kotin had headed Energoatom since 2020. Prior to that, he served as director of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Europe's largest.

State-run Energoatom is the largest producer of electricity in Ukraine, meeting around 60% of the country's energy needs.

(Reporting by Pavel Polityuk; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)

Key Takeaways

  • Energoatom's CEO Petro Kotin was dismissed by the supervisory board.
  • The decision was announced on Telegram without explanation.
  • Kotin led Energoatom since 2020 and was previously director of Zaporizhzhia plant.
  • Energoatom is Ukraine's largest electricity producer.
  • The dismissal's reasons remain undisclosed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was dismissed from Energoatom?
Petro Kotin was dismissed from his position as the head of Energoatom.
When did the dismissal of the CEO take effect?
The dismissal took effect immediately, as announced by Energoatom.
What role did Petro Kotin hold before leading Energoatom?
Before leading Energoatom, Petro Kotin served as the director of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
What percentage of Ukraine's energy needs does Energoatom meet?
Energoatom meets around 60% of Ukraine's energy needs.
What reasons were given for Kotin's dismissal?
Energoatom did not provide any reasons for the dismissal of Petro Kotin.

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