Radiation Levels Around Chernobyl Are Completely Normal (Russian State Media) (opens in new tab)

Maybe not: https://www.saveecobot.com/en/radiation-maps#12/51.4321/30.0...

Given that this is referring to the 30km area round Chernobyl, this may be true in some locations. I highly doubt it's true next to the reactor.

Sure, and in the next few weeks, they are going to decrease!

That’s what they always say.

yeaaahhh... not sure about that, chief