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Tag: Zaporizhzhia (Ukraine)
Ukraine Nuclear Plant Disconnected From Grid After Shelling
A fire caused by shelling forced the staff of Europe’s largest nuclear plant to disconnect from the nation’s power grid, showing that risks remained at the plant despite the presence of U.N. experts.
Renewed Shelling Puts Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant at Risk
The decision to keep monitors at the plant despite the obvious risks underscored what the International Atomic Energy Agency’s leader called the “unprecedented” peril of the moment.
I.A.E.A. Head Warns of Grave Risk From Fighting Near Zaporizhzhia Plant
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.
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.
Your Thursday Briefing
Vladimir Putin reacts to Mikhail Gorbachev’s death.
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.
Your Wednesday Briefing
Mikhail Gorbachev is dead at 91.
Experts in Ukraine to Inspect Nuclear Plant in Battle Zone
A senior adviser to Ukraine’s president said that key aspects of the negotiations between the international team, Ukraine and Russia were in question, including a safe route to the plant itself.