Rafael Mariano Grossi, the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, warned that increased fighting near the Russian-occupied nuclear plant could cause an accident.
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Your Friday Briefing
President Biden speaks on democracy.
Experts Brave Shelling to Reach Imperiled Ukrainian Nuclear Plant at Last
The team from the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog reached the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia plant for the first time since the war began, despite fresh shelling each side blamed on the other.
California Approves a Wave of Aggressive New Climate Measures
After lobbying by the governor, lawmakers adopted $54 billion in climate spending and voted to keep open the state’s last nuclear plant.
U.N. Experts Plan Perilous Visit to Ukrainian Nuclear Plant Thursday
The international team prepared to cross the front lines to inspect the embattled, Russian-held Zaporizhzhia plant, but it was not clear how long the Russians would let them stay.
U.N. Nuclear Inspectors Are in Ukraine to Visit the Zaporizhzhia Plant
As artillery strikes continued near the complex, the inspectors could reach the nuclear plant as soon as Wednesday.
Ukraine Announces Offensive in Kherson, as Inspectors Head to Nuclear Plant
The scale of Ukraine’s push in the Kherson region was unclear, but it has vowed for months to mount a counteroffensive to retake territory seized by Russia.
Your Monday Briefing
More attacks near a Ukrainian nuclear plant.
With Disaster Looming, Inspectors Set to Visit Ukraine Nuclear Plant
While Ukrainian officials began handing out iodine pills for radiation, the United Nations nuclear watchdog neared a plan to send a team of experts as early as next week.
Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Cut Off From Power Grid, Officials Say
The director of the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog said that the episode underscored the danger at the plant, where shelling has damaged power lines and other infrastructure.