Ukraine War: Zelensky Backs UN Call For Nuclear Plant Safe Zone EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has welcomed calls by the UN nuclear agency for a safety protection zone at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. The plant has been occupied by Russia since the start of the war and … Read more
Integrity Of Ukraine Nuclear Plant ‘Violated’ – UN EKO HOT BLOG reports that the head of the UN nuclear agency on Thursday said the “physical integrity” of a Russian-held Ukrainian nuclear plant had been “violated” following frequent shelling, on his team’s first visit to the facility. Russian forces seized control of the Zaporizhzhia … Read more
Ukraine: Allies Seek More Security At Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant EKO HOT BLOG reports that Britain, France, Germany and the US have stressed the need to ensure the safety of nuclear installations threatened by the conflict in Ukraine. In a phone call on Sunday, the four leaders also reiterated their support for Ukraine against … Read more
Ukraine: Russia To Allow Inspectors At Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant – Putin EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russian leader Vladimir Putin has said UN officials will be granted permission to visit and inspect the Zaporizhzhia nuclear complex. The Kremlin made the announcement after a call between Putin and French President Emmanuel Macron. EDITOR’S … Read more
Ukraine To Target Russian Troops At Nuclear Plant EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukraine’s president has warned that any Russian soldiers who shoot at the besieged Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant will be targeted by security services. In his nightly address on Saturday, Volodymyr Zelensky said any soldier firing on or from the plant would … Read more