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IAEA Warns of Nuclear Risks Amid Ukraine Conflict

1/31/2026

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  • The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) discussed nuclear safety in Ukraine on January 30, 2026, due to concerns over the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, occupied by Russia since March 2022.
  • IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi stated that the ongoing war significantly threatens nuclear safety, as the plant's six reactors, though shut down, need power for cooling.
  • Ukrainian officials called on the IAEA to take action, while Russia dismissed the meeting as politically motivated amid recent military activity damaging power lines.