The programme is about to meet several key milestones, with the help of funding under the
2021-2027 multiannual financial framework. These include: (i) the completion of dismantling
of the top and bottom parts of the reactor core at Unit 1; (ii) the kick-off of the contract for
dismantling central parts of reactor cores; and (iii) the kick-off of the contract for the design
and construction of the graphite interim storage facility. However, a substantial amount of
additional funding will be needed to address the main remaining radiological safety issues
related to the decommissioning of the Ignalina nuclear power plant.