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UN motion calls for Zaporizhzhia plant's return to Ukrainian control

UN motion calls for Zaporizhzhia plant's return to Ukrainian control

The United Nations General Assembly voted by 99 votes to 9, with 60 abstentions, for Russia to "immediately return the plant to the full control of the sovereign and competent authorities of Ukraine". Meanwhile the IAEA warns about the impact of the war on the city where most of the nuclear power plant workers live.

Regulation & Safety 12 July 2024

Drone attacks continue near Zaporizhzhia plant

Drone attacks continue near Zaporizhzhia plant

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi has called for an immediate stop to drone attacks in the vicinity of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant following reports of injuries to plant workers and forest fires being started.

Regulation & Safety 04 July 2024

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IAEA concern at damage to Zaporizhzhia radiation monitoring station

IAEA concern at damage to Zaporizhzhia radiation monitoring station

An external radiation monitoring station was reported to have been destroyed by shelling and fire, with four of the 14 pre-conflict stations currently unavailable, International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said.

Regulation & Safety 28 June 2024

EU funding Framatome VVER-440 fuel development

EU funding Framatome VVER-440 fuel development

The EUR10 million (USD10.7 million) contribution from the European Union under the Euratom Research and Training Programme targets the "swift and secure development and deployment of a European fuel solution" for VVER reactors.

Uranium & Fuel 21 June 2024

IAEA reports mine explosion close to Zaporizhzhia cooling pond

IAEA reports mine explosion close to Zaporizhzhia cooling pond

As the International Atomic Energy Agency completed the 20th rotation of its experts at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi says they continue to report hearing explosions nearby.

Regulation & Safety 14 June 2024

Ukraine-France, EDF-Energoatom nuclear cooperation agreements

Ukraine-France, EDF-Energoatom nuclear cooperation agreements

Ukraine's Energoatom and France's EDF sign a cooperation agreement, while the two countries have renewed their cooperation on the peaceful use of nuclear energy, which was originally signed in 1998.

Nuclear Policies 10 June 2024

Grossi suggests Zaporizhzhia will not be restarted during conflict

Grossi suggests Zaporizhzhia will not be restarted during conflict

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi says there "was an understanding" that Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant's units "would not be restarted as long as nuclear safety and security remained in jeopardy due to the conflict".

Regulation & Safety 07 June 2024

EBRD Chernobyl funding plan ratified by Ukraine's parliament

EBRD Chernobyl funding plan ratified by Ukraine's parliament

Members of Ukraine's parliament have backed a law approving the framework agreement between Ukraine and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development for funding aimed at projects to boost safety measures at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant site and exclusion zone.

Regulation & Safety 06 June 2024

IAEA's Grossi highlights continued Zaporizhzhia power supply concerns

IAEA's Grossi highlights continued Zaporizhzhia power supply concerns

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi has said concerns continue over the impact potential disruption to off-site power could have at Ukraine's nuclear power plants.

Regulation & Safety 24 May 2024

IAEA staff observe emergency drill at Zaporizhzhia

IAEA staff observe emergency drill at Zaporizhzhia

The International Atomic Energy Agency's Rafael Mariano Grossi says that regular drills and exercises at Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant "are especially important in view of the extraordinary risks it is currently facing".

Regulation & Safety 17 May 2024