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IAEA urges Russia again to cease activities at Ukrainian plants
The UN watchdog has repeatedly called on Russia to withdraw from Ukraine's nuclear facilities to avoid a potential catastrophic accident.
Five latest developments to know about Russia's war in Ukraine
The UN probes Russia's 'dirty bomb' claim, Kherson 'evacuation' is expanded, and Moscow accuses London over Nord Stream explosion: these are some of the latest developments in the Ukraine war.
Russia appoints new military commander after Ukraine setbacks
The Kremlin appointed General Sergey Surovikin as the overall leader of Russian troops in Ukraine on Saturday, after weeks of battlefield losses.
IAEA chief pushes for Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant 'safety zone' deal
The head of the UN nuclear watchdog Rafael Grossi has started consultations with Ukraine and Russia for his idea of a “nuclear safety and security protection zone” around the Zaporizhzhia power plant.
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Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant's last operating reactor switched off
Europe's largest nuclear plant has been reconnected to Ukraine's electricity grid, allowing engineers to shut down its last operational reactor in an attempt to avoid a radiation disaster as fighting rages in the area.
Halt to military activities around Zaporizhzhia is vital, says expert
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said "we're playing with fire" as he presented his report on conditions at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
UN watchdog calls for security zone at Ukrainian nuclear plant
UN watchdog IAEA releases its highly anticipated report on Ukraine's beleaguered Zaporizhzhia power plant, calling for the establishment of a security zone and not directly attributing the attacks to either side of the conflict.
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IAEA Chief says integrity of Zaporizhzhia power plant is a priority
A team of 14 IAEA staff travelled to Ukraine to inspect the plant, which has been the site of several battles and explosions in recent weeks
Zelenskyy hits out over nuclear watchdog's visit to Zaporizhzhia plant
The UN mission has failed to take any media to the power plant and avoided discussing the facility's demilitarisation, the Ukrainian president said.
Ukraine war: Five key developments to know about today
Here's the latest developments you need to know from Ukraine and Russia.
Russian shelling forced nuclear reactor to shut down, says Energoatom
The reactor came offline early on Thursday after the emergency system kicked in, Ukrainian authorities said.
Ukraine war: Six key developments to know today
Hopes are raised for a UN nuclear watchdog visit to Zaporizhzhia following Thursday's near "radiation disaster".
Ukraine: Macron slams Russian invasion, after brokering nuclear deal
The Kremlin agreed to a deal allowing UN inspectors access to Europe's largest nuclear power station after a phone call between French President Emmanuel Macron and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Putin 'agrees' to send IAEA inspection team to Ukraine nuclear plant
Putin agreed that the mission should pass through Ukraine and not Russia, which is what Kyiv and its Western partners want.
'Grave hour' at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, says UN nuclear chief
Rafael Grossi urged Russia and Ukraine -- who blame each other for the attacks on the plant -- to immediately allow nuclear experts to assess the damage and evaluate safety and security at Europe's largest nuclear powerplant.
Stop suicidal attacks on Europe's largest nuclear plant, says UN chief
It comes after Ukraine's state energy company said a worker at the Zaporizhzhia plant was wounded in Russian shelling on Saturday evening.
Ukraine's nuclear power plants in 'unprecedented danger'
"We must take urgent action [...] to reduce the risk of a nuclear accident that could have a severe health and environmental impact both in Ukraine and beyond."
How dangerous was Russia's nuclear plant strike?
Russia's latest attack on a nuclear site in Ukraine sparks alarm in Europe, with fears that the cooling systems at the Zaporizhzhia power plant could be at risk.
Nuclear energy is green energy, says IAEA chief Rafael Grossi
In an interview with Euronews, Grossi said the debate around nuclear energy should be based on scientific facts.