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‘Iran dramatically accelerating uranium enrichment to near bomb grade,’ International Atomic Energy Agency says
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

‘Iran dramatically accelerating uranium enrichment to near bomb grade,’ International Atomic Energy Agency says

The Hindu  

Iran is "dramatically" accelerating its enrichment of uranium to up to 60% purity, close to the roughly 90% level that is weapons grade, United Nations nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi told Reuters on Friday. The International Atomic Energy Agency later confirmed in a confidential report to member states that Iran was speeding up uranium enrichment, a process that refines the …

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Iran’s new leaders stand at a nuclear precipice
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Iran’s new leaders stand at a nuclear precipice

Hindustan Times  

ON MAY 6TH Rafael Grossi, the director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, travelled to Tehran and met Hossein Amirabdollahian, Iran’s foreign minister. Mr Grossi, fresh from his trip to Iran, recently spoke to The Economist about the Iranian nuclear file, as well as the other items on his forbidding to-do list, from the Russian-occupied Zaporizhia nuclear-power plant in Ukraine …

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Is Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant at risk of an ‘accident’?
8 months, 1 week ago

Is Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant at risk of an ‘accident’?

Al Jazeera  

Ukraine’s Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant is dangerously close to suffering an accident because of recent drone attacks on it, according to the head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog agency, the International Atomic Energy Agency. Last week, all six power units of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant which is located in southeastern Ukraine were switched to the cold shutdown …

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The UN atomic watchdog’s director says he’s heading to Moscow for talks on nuclear safety in Ukraine
9 months, 2 weeks ago

The UN atomic watchdog’s director says he’s heading to Moscow for talks on nuclear safety in Ukraine

Associated Press  

VIENNA — The U.N. atomic watchdog agency’s director said that he’s due to depart for a trip to Moscow on Tuesday for high-level talks with Russian officials to discuss the issue of nuclear safety in Ukraine. “The situation continues to be very fragile,” Grossi told reporters, referring to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant located in southeastern Ukraine. Grossi visited Ukraine …

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UN nuclear chief says security is still fragile at Ukraine’s Russian-occupied nuclear power plant
10 months, 2 weeks ago

UN nuclear chief says security is still fragile at Ukraine’s Russian-occupied nuclear power plant

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Security at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant remains fragile amid worrying recent staff cuts enacted by Russian authorities occupying the facility, which is one of the 10 biggest atomic power plants in the world, the United Nations nuclear watchdog chief said Tuesday. International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi, who is in Kyiv, told The Associated Press …

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UN nuclear agency seeks more access to the plant that Kyiv and Moscow say is under threat
1 year, 5 months ago

UN nuclear agency seeks more access to the plant that Kyiv and Moscow say is under threat

Associated Press  

TOKYO — The head of the United Nations nuclear agency said Friday he was pushing for access to the rooftops of reactors at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine, where Ukrainian officials accused Russia of planting explosives. The “foreign objects” were placed on the roof of the plant’s third and fourth power units, the General Staff of Ukraine’s armed …

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UN nuclear chief says large Ukraine atomic power plant held by Russia faces ‘dangerous situation’
1 year, 6 months ago

UN nuclear chief says large Ukraine atomic power plant held by Russia faces ‘dangerous situation’

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — The largest nuclear power plant in Europe faces “a relatively dangerous situation” after a dam burst in Ukraine and as Ukraine’s military Kyiv launches a counteroffensive to retake ground occupied by Russia, the head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog said Tuesday. When asked about Ukraine’s plans, Grossi noted that Russia controlled the plant and that it …

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Situation at Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant fragile, dangerous: IAEA chief
1 year, 6 months ago

Situation at Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant fragile, dangerous: IAEA chief

China Daily  

UNITED NATIONS -- The nuclear safety and security situation at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine remains extremely fragile and dangerous, said the chief of the International Atomic Energy Agency on Tuesday. "Military activities continue in the region and may well increase very considerably in the near future," IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi told a UN Security Council briefing. …

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IAEA asks Russia, Ukraine to protect Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
1 year, 6 months ago

IAEA asks Russia, Ukraine to protect Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Al Jazeera  

Grossi calls on Ukraine and Russia to respect five principles to safeguard Ukraine’s nuclear plant. UN International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi has urged Ukraine and Russia to adhere to “concrete principles” to prevent nuclear catastrophe at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. Grossi, speaking to the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday, said the nuclear safety and security situation at …

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‘Trying for deal on Russia-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant’: IAEA chief
1 year, 8 months ago

‘Trying for deal on Russia-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant’: IAEA chief

Hindustan Times  

The chief of the UN atomic watchdog said on Wednesday he was working on a compromise security plan for the Moscow-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant and warned of increased military activity around it. During a rare visit to Europe's largest nuclear plant currently controlled by Russian forces, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Grossi said he was working …

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IAEA reports blasts near Zaporizhzhia plant, Russia rejects claim
1 year, 10 months ago

IAEA reports blasts near Zaporizhzhia plant, Russia rejects claim

Al Jazeera  

The International Atomic Energy Agency reported explosions near the Ukrainian nuclear power plant occupied by Russian forces. The International Atomic Energy Agency has reported powerful explosions near Ukraine’s Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant and renewed calls for a security zone around it. A Russian official quickly dismissed the comments by Rafael Grossi, head of the IAEA, saying the United Nations’ …

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IAEA sends staff to all Ukraine nuclear plants in safety bid
1 year, 11 months ago

IAEA sends staff to all Ukraine nuclear plants in safety bid

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — The International Atomic Energy Agency is placing teams of experts at all four of Ukraine’s nuclear power plants to reduce the risk of severe accidents as Russia’s war against the country rages on, agency head Rafael Grossi said Wednesday. “From tomorrow, there will be two flags at all of the nuclear facilities in Ukraine; one of Ukraine …

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Europe’s largest nuclear power plant in danger due to Russia-Ukraine war
2 years, 2 months ago

Europe’s largest nuclear power plant in danger due to Russia-Ukraine war

Live Mint  

Rafael Grossi, the director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, has expressed concerns about the security and safety of Europe’s largest nuclear nuclear power plant - Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. He claims that there are problems with nuclear security and safety, particularly with the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. According to Grossi, these military operations in Zaporizhzhya and the surrounding area …

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Live Updates: Russia-Ukraine War
2 years, 2 months ago

Live Updates: Russia-Ukraine War

Associated Press  

LYMAN, Ukraine — Covered head-to-toe in protective suits, forensic workers pulled several bodies wrapped in black plastic from a mass grave Tuesday in Ukraine’s devastated city of Lyman. He said those concerns involve “the situation around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.” ___ KYIV, Ukraine -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged the West to impose even tougher sanctions on Russia’s …

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Ukraine nuclear plant reconnected to grid after line was cut
2 years, 2 months ago

Ukraine nuclear plant reconnected to grid after line was cut

Associated Press  

BERLIN — An external power line to Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant — the biggest in Europe — was repaired on Sunday after shelling disconnected the facility from the grid and forced it to resort to emergency diesel generators, the U.N. nuclear watchdog said. “Almost every day now, there is shelling in the region where the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant …

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IAEA: Ukraine power plant needs safe zone to avoid disaster
2 years, 3 months ago

IAEA: Ukraine power plant needs safe zone to avoid disaster

The Hindu  

The head of the UN atomic watchdog says conditions at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant are increasingly precarious and a safety zone around it needs to be established immediately to prevent a nuclear accident. Rafael Mariano Grossi, the director of the International Atomic Energy Agency, said in a statement Friday that there is little likelihood of re-establishing reliable offsite power …

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IAEA warns blackout threatens safety at Ukraine nuclear plant
2 years, 3 months ago

IAEA warns blackout threatens safety at Ukraine nuclear plant

Al Jazeera  

A blackout caused by new shelling near Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has compromised the site’s safety, the UN atomic watchdog has warned, adding the plant’s operator is considering shutting down the sole remaining reactor. The shelling of the switchyard at Energodar’s thermal power plant has led to a “complete power black-out” in the city, where the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power …

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IAEA calls for ‘security’ zone at Ukraine nuclear power plant
2 years, 3 months ago

IAEA calls for ‘security’ zone at Ukraine nuclear power plant

Al Jazeera  

UN atomic watchdog calls for a security zone to be set up around the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia facility amid recent shelling. The International Atomic Energy Agency has called for the establishment of a security zone around Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, occupied by Russia and the site of recent shelling. Before Grossi’s presentation, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres demanded that Russian and …

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UN nuclear agency again asks to visit Ukraine nuclear plant
2 years, 4 months ago

UN nuclear agency again asks to visit Ukraine nuclear plant

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. nuclear agency renewed its request Tuesday to assess the safety and security at Europe’s largest nuclear plant in southeastern Ukraine which Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of shelling, sparking warnings of a possible nuclear catastrophe. U.N. political chief Rosemary DiCarlo announced at the start of an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council on …

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Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant is ‘out of control’, allow urgent inspection: U.N. nuclear chief
2 years, 4 months ago

Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant is ‘out of control’, allow urgent inspection: U.N. nuclear chief

The Hindu  

The U. N. nuclear chief warned that Europe’s largest nuclear power plant in Ukraine “is completely out of control” and issued an urgent plea to Russia and Ukraine to quickly allow experts to visit the sprawling complex to stabilise the situation and avoid a nuclear accident. Inspection required urgently Mr. Grossi said the supply chain of equipment and spare parts …

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UN nuclear watchdog chief in Ukraine to talk safety support
2 years, 8 months ago

UN nuclear watchdog chief in Ukraine to talk safety support

Associated Press  

LVIV, Ukraine — The U.N. nuclear watchdog’s director-general arrived in Ukraine on Tuesday for talks with senior government officials on delivering “urgent technical assistance” to ensure the safety of the country’s nuclear facilities, the agency said. The International Atomic Energy Agency said Rafael Mariano Grossi’s aim is to “to initiate prompt safety and security support” for Ukraine’s nuclear sites. The …

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Russia detonated explosives at damaged Ukrainian nuclear plant, IAEA told
2 years, 9 months ago

Russia detonated explosives at damaged Ukrainian nuclear plant, IAEA told

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Russian military detonated unexploded …

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Live updates: UN council to meet on humanitarian situation
2 years, 9 months ago

Live updates: UN council to meet on humanitarian situation

Associated Press  

The latest developments on the Russia-Ukraine war: UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council will hold an open meeting Monday on the worsening humanitarian situation in Ukraine as the Russian offensive intensifies. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called Russia’s action “nuclear terrorism” and appealed to the U.N. Security Council for action to safeguard Ukraine’s endangered nuclear facilities. ___ UNITED NATIONS — …

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War in Ukraine: UN Nuclear Watchdog Chief Offers to Go to Chernobyl after Russian Shelling Injures 2
2 years, 9 months ago

War in Ukraine: UN Nuclear Watchdog Chief Offers to Go to Chernobyl after Russian Shelling Injures 2

News 18  

The head of the UN nuclear watchdog offered Friday to travel to Chernobyl to negotiate with Ukraine and Russia and ensure the security of Ukraine’s nuclear sites. “I have indicated to both the Russian Federation and Ukraine my availability… to travel to Chernobyl as soon as possible,” Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, told reporters. Grossi …

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