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IAEA head plans visit to Russia to discuss situation at ZNPP

Rafael Grossi will visit Russia in early February 2025 to meet with the head of Rosatom. It is planned to discuss the situation at the occupied Zaporizhzhya NPP, but without visiting the plant itself.

War in Ukraine • January 29, 05:23 PM • 28723 views
Iran is close to enriching uranium to the level required for nuclear weapons - IAEA

Iran has about 200 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60% purity, which is close to the weapons-grade level of 90%. According to IAEA criteria, this is enough to produce five nuclear weapons with further enrichment.

News of the World • January 22, 12:13 PM • 28791 views
IAEA finds traces of cluster munitions at Ukrainian power substations

IAEA experts conducted three visits to Ukrainian power substations at the end of last year. During the inspections, they found remnants of cluster munitions and documented damage to critical nuclear power plant infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • January 10, 10:26 AM • 24538 views
No qualified personnel at ZNPP: the regulator explained how this affects safety

The head of the SNRIU reported a lack of qualified personnel at ZNPP and a high level of militarization. Russian weapons are stored at the plant, and the IAEA does not have full access to the facility.

War in Ukraine • January 10, 09:33 AM • 23352 views
Russia continues to manipulate the topic of Zaporizhzhya NPP safety - NSDC Center for Security Studies

The Center for Countering Disinformation denies Russian claims of Ukrainian attacks on ZNPP. The IAEA confirms explosions and a possible drone attack near the plant, as well as increased military activity.

War in Ukraine • January 6, 03:06 PM • 24022 views
Occupants continue to damage ZNPP equipment due to their own incompetence - Energoatom

Russian invaders have twice unsuccessfully tried to repair the damaged shunt reactor at ZNPP. Energoatom warns of risks due to unskilled actions of the occupiers.

War in Ukraine • December 30, 11:43 AM • 22586 views
IAEA documents damage caused by Russian attacks to substations critical for Ukrainian NPPs

The IAEA mission documented the damage to electrical substations critical to the operation of Ukrainian nuclear power plants after the Russian attacks in November and December. The experts assessed the intensity of the attacks and the status of the restoration work.

War in Ukraine • December 24, 12:31 PM • 14739 views
European P5+1 raises alarm over record uranium reserves in Iran

Britain, France, and Germany accused Iran of building up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium to unprecedented levels. The IAEA confirms that Iran is the only country that possesses uranium with a purity of 60%.

News of the World • December 18, 12:27 PM • 15838 views
IAEA extends monitoring mission at key substations for NPP operation - Ministry of Energy

The IAEA has extended its monitoring mission at key substations for the operation of Ukrainian NPPs. The decision was made after a meeting between Herman Galushchenko and Rafael Grossi and the adoption of a resolution on the protection of energy infrastructure.

Society • December 17, 01:52 PM • 14304 views
IAEA: 5 out of 9 Ukrainian power units reduced capacity due to Russian attack on energy sector

The IAEA reports that 5 out of 9 operating power units in Ukraine have been reduced due to the morning attack by Russia. During the attack, Ukrainian forces shot down 81 missiles and 80 drones.

War in Ukraine • December 13, 10:15 AM • 29599 views
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs responds to the IAEA resolution on the protection of nuclear power plant energy infrastructure

The IAEA Board of Governors adopted a resolution on the protection of the energy infrastructure of nuclear power plants. Ukraine's Foreign Ministry welcomed the document, which recognizes attacks on power substations as a threat to nuclear safety.

War in Ukraine • December 12, 08:43 PM • 49366 views
Israel considers striking Iran's nuclear facilities - media

The Israel Defense Forces said it could strike Iran's nuclear facilities after weakening its allies in the region. The Israeli Air Force is increasing its readiness for potential strikes despite Iran's denial of developing nuclear weapons.

News of the World • December 12, 07:49 PM • 30769 views
IAEA adopted a resolution submitted by Ukraine on security of energy infrastructure

The IAEA Board of Governors has adopted a resolution on the security of energy infrastructure proposed by Ukraine. Russia and China voted against it, 22 countries supported the document, 10 abstained.

War in Ukraine • December 12, 04:54 PM • 37212 views
Galushchenko: Ukraine initiated IAEA meeting due to Russian attack on agency's official car

Energy Minister Galushchenko initiated an emergency meeting of the IAEA Board of Governors due to the Russian drone attack on the mission's vehicle. The meeting will be held on December 12 in Vienna.

War in Ukraine • December 10, 11:21 PM • 96690 views
Russian drone attacks IAEA vehicle in Zaporizhzhia region

In Zaporizhzhia region, a Russian FPV drone attacked an IAEA convoy, damaging one of the vehicles. President Zelenskyy called on international partners to respond decisively to the incident.

War in Ukraine • December 10, 06:19 PM • 23258 views
Three Ukrainian nuclear power plants have largely resumed operation after the November 28 attack by the Russian Federation - IAEA

Eight of the nine reactors at the Khmelnitsky, Rivne and South Ukrainian NPPs resumed operation after the November 28 attack. The IAEA confirms its support for Nuclear Safety at stations, despite the instability of the network.

War in Ukraine • December 6, 04:47 AM • 107118 views
Energoatom: UN warns of growing risk of nuclear disaster

UN experts expressed concern about the vulnerability of Ukrainian nuclear power plants due to Russian attacks on the power grid. The situation is getting worse due to the approach of cold weather and damage to important electrical substations.

Society • December 4, 12:41 PM • 20302 views
Ukraine convenes an emergency meeting of the IAEA due to Russia's strikes on energy infrastructure

An extraordinary meeting of the IAEA Board of governors on Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure will be held on December 12. Russian attacks on electrical substations threaten nuclear safety.

War in Ukraine • December 4, 10:49 AM • 31728 views
For the third time in November: Zaporizhia NPP on the verge of a blackout

Zaporizhia NPP lost one of its two power lines for the third time in November due to enemy shelling. The station is currently powered by only one line, which threatens a complete blackout.

War in Ukraine • November 30, 07:05 AM • 29021 views
Russia deliberately attacks substations, the goal is to deprive Ukraine of nuclear generation – Ministry of energy

The deputy minister of Energy reported on the deliberate attacks of the Russian Federation on critical substations to stop nuclear power plants. The IAEA makes visits to key sites to protect against shelling.

War in Ukraine • November 29, 10:47 AM • 19861 views
Iran plans large-scale expansion of uranium enrichment-Reuters

Iran plans to install additional centrifuges for uranium enrichment at its facilities, the IAEA said. The new IR-6 centrifuges have 10 times higher productivity than allowed by an international agreement.

News of the World • November 29, 01:35 AM • 17301 views
The IAEA is not a victim of the Ukrainian nuclear forces and the Russian Federation's missile attacks-Greenpeace

The IAEA does not fulfill its promises to protect Ukrainian nuclear power plants from Russian missile attacks. In three months, only six days of inspections were conducted, despite two massive attacks by the Russian Federation.

War in Ukraine • November 29, 12:46 AM • 105624 views
During the morning attack of the Russian Federation, three operating nuclear power plants reduced their capacity, one Raes power unit was disconnected from the grid - IAEA

Khmelnitsky, Rivne and South Ukrainian nuclear power plants reduced their power during a Russian missile attack. One power unit of Raes was disconnected from the grid, KHNPP lost two power lines.

Society • November 28, 10:12 PM • 19598 views
"Activating several thousand modern centrifuges": Iran specified measures in response to the actions of the IAEA

Iran's foreign minister has announced the activation of thousands of advanced domestic centrifuges. This is a response to the IAEA resolution supported by the United States, Great Britain, France and Germany.

News of the World • November 27, 09:54 AM • 16199 views
Oil prices stabilize after a 6% rise over the week

Oil prices have stabilized after a 6% rise last week due to tensions between the West, Russia and Iran. Brent is trading at $74.91, WTI at $70.89 per barrel.

Economy • November 25, 11:58 AM • 17019 views
Galushchenko at the IAEA meeting: Russia poses a significant threat to nuclear safety

Herman Galushchenko told the IAEA that Russia's attacks on energy infrastructure threaten nuclear safety. Massive shelling on November 17 damaged key substations of Ukrainian nuclear power plants.

War in Ukraine • November 22, 07:31 PM • 40686 views
The Minister of Energy of Ukraine met with the IAEA Director General: what they discussed

Energy Minister Galushchenko discusses the consequences of Russian attacks on nuclear power plant substations with IAEA Head Grossi. The IAEA is ready to organize new monitoring missions to document the effects of the shelling.

War in Ukraine • November 21, 06:57 PM • 35096 views
Galushchenko: IAEA should take more radical measures against Russia over attacks on critical nuclear power plants

Energy Minister Galushchenko called on the IAEA to take tougher measures against Russia over the attacks on nuclear power plant substations critical to the operation of nuclear power plants.

War in Ukraine • November 21, 11:43 AM • 16921 views
Zaporizhzhya NPP is again under threat of blackout due to enemy shelling - Ministry of Energy

One of the two power lines of Zaporizhzhya NPP was cut off due to Russian shelling. The plant is holding on to the last power line, which threatens a complete blackout and a possible accident.

War in Ukraine • November 21, 06:16 AM • 18662 views
Ukrainian energy sector in critical condition after latest massive Russian attack - media

Ukraine's power grid is under threat after a massive Russian attack that poses risks to three operating nuclear power plants. Greenpeace warns of the possibility of a large-scale radiological accident in the event of a prolonged power outage at the reactors.

War in Ukraine • November 20, 07:47 PM • 25794 views