President Biden’s remarks reflect the urgent concern in Washington and among Western allies that Russia may be searching for a pretext to unleash a battlefield nuclear weapon.
Tag: Zaporizhzhia Power Plant (Ukraine)
Ukraine Rations Power Despite Battle Gains in Kherson
Russia may be preparing to retreat from the southern city of Kherson, Western analysts say, but Ukraine’s president warned of possible destruction of a dam upstream.
Generators Switch Back On at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant After Russian Strike
A Russian strike again disconnected the embattled plant from the national power grid, forcing it to move to backup power, officials said.
Russian Shellfire Cuts Power to Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant
The electricity supply was affected after Russian forces shelled a substation that provides power to the nuclear plant, Ukraine’s state energy company said.
Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Gets Power Restored After Shelling
The leader of the International Atomic Energy Agency said getting the plant reconnected to outside power was a “temporary relief in a still untenable situation.”
Russia Lashes Out in Ukraine, Raising Question of What’s Next
Facing battlefield setbacks and domestic criticism, the Kremlin has escalated its war, claiming ownership of a nuclear plant and launching more attacks on Ukrainian cities.
Ukraine Fights to Reclaim Territory as Russia Holds Annexation Referendums
Ukraine’s president has urged citizens to resist the Russians in occupied territories, where voting is underway in what Western officials have called “sham” referendums on joining Russia.
Strike Near Another Ukrainian Nuclear Plant Escalates Fears of Disaster
A powerful Russian missile hit 300 yards from the plant far from the front lines, Ukraine said, a reminder that despite its recent retreat, Russia can still threaten nuclear sites.
Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Has Power Restored, Watchdog Says
Maintaining power at Europe’s largest nuclear plant has been crucial to prevent a meltdown in the shadow of fighting nearby.