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War-hit Ukraine atomic plant poses risks to Europe’s energy grid

Diplomats concerned about an atomic accident at a war-damaged nuclear power plant in Ukraine should also turn their attention to a larger and looming danger, according to engineers who study critical infrastructure.

Tribune News Service · Aug 19, 2022

UN chief says electricity at Russian-held nuclear plant belongs to Ukraine

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Friday that electricity generated at the Russian-held nuclear power plant in Ukraine's southern region of Zaporizhzhia belonged to Ukraine and demanded that principle be fully respected.

Reuters · Aug 19, 2022

Fears Vladimir Putin is preparing apocalyptic ‘false flag’ stunt at nuclear power plant

Russia still controls the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine. Fears of a false flag operation remain after comments made by a top Kremlin official said there would be consequences if a disaster occurred

Daily Mirror · Aug 19, 2022

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Russia's Deputy Foreign Min says Russian military control of Zaporizhzhia plant guarantees no 'Chernobyl scenario'

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Friday that Russia's military presence at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine is a guarantee against what he called a "Chernobyl scenario", referring to the 1986 nuclear catastrophe.

Reuters · Aug 19, 2022

Ukraine says Russia plans to disconnect nuclear plant's blocks from grid

Ukraine's Energoatom state nuclear company said on Friday Russian forces planned to switch off the functioning power blocks at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant and to disconnect them from the Ukrainian power grid.

Reuters · Aug 19, 2022

Damage to Ukraine nuclear power plant ‘would be suicide’, warns UN chief

Ukraine has accused Russia of using Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, the largest nuclear plant in Europe, as a shield to launch strikes

Evening Standard · Aug 19, 2022

Fears of horrifying nuclear power plant strike today as Ukrainians hold disaster drills

Ukrainian workers have been seen wearing hazmat suits as they take part in drills where they enact scenes of nuclear disaster amid fears of a strike on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant

Daily Mirror · Aug 19, 2022

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Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 177 of the invasion

Rescuers searching for survivors in rubble of Kharkiv dormitory; explosions reported at military targets in Russia and Crimea

The Guardian - AU · Aug 19, 2022

Blasts, fresh drone attacks rock Russian-held areas far from Ukraine war front

Russia reported fresh Ukrainian drone attacks on Friday evening, a day after explosions erupted near military bases in Russian-held areas of Ukraine and Russia itself, apparent displays of Kyiv's growing ability to pummel Moscow's assets far from front lines.

Reuters · Aug 19, 2022

The Loop: Donald Trump affidavit one step closer to release, UN Secretary-General visits Ukraine, and tourists fined for surfing Venice's Grand Canal — as it happened

The news Australia is searching for, and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happen.

ABC News · Aug 18, 2022

Ukraine's Zelenskiy: U.N. must ensure security of Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said after talks on Thursday with visiting U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres that the United Nations must ensure the security of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant occupied by Russian forces.

Reuters · Aug 18, 2022

Russia warns nuclear plant disaster will spill radiation over three European countries

A nuclear power plant in Ukraine could cause a disaster covering large parts of Europe, Russia has warned. Fighting and shelling has been seen around the plant in recent weeks with Ukraine and Russia blaming each other

Daily Mirror · Aug 18, 2022

Russian Foreign Ministry says U.N. proposal to demilitarise Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant 'unacceptable'

Russia's Foreign Ministry on Thursday dismissed a proposal by United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres to demilitarise the area around the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine.

Reuters · Aug 18, 2022

Zaporizhzhia: Ukraine carries out nuclear disaster drill near Russian-occupied power plant

The drills come amid fears of a nuclear disaster at the Zaporizhzhia plant

Evening Standard · Aug 18, 2022

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Al Jazeera · Aug 18, 2022

Ukrainian attacks in Crimea weaken Russia’s military capacity

Week 25 of the war: Ukraine degrades Russia’s capabilities in the south but is yet to launch a major counteroffensive.

Reuters · Aug 18, 2022

Russia's Defence Ministry says it may shut down Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant if shelling continues

Russia's Defence Ministry said on Thursday that the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine may be shut down if Ukrainian forces continue shelling the facility, something Kyiv has denied doing.

Reuters · Aug 18, 2022

Russia says Ukraine planning 'provocation' at nuclear plant; Kyiv dismisses accusation

Russia said on Thursday there was a risk of a man-made disaster at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant and accused Kyiv and the West of planning "provocation" there on Friday during a visit to Ukraine by U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres.

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2022

Zelenskyy to host Lviv talks with UN chief, Turkish leader

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is due to meet the U.N. chief and Turkey’s leader in Lviv near Ukraine’s border with Poland

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 18, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukrainian military intelligence believes Russia planning ‘provocation’ at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant – as it happened

Defence intelligence of Ukraine issues warning over what they say is an unexpected ‘day off’ for employees at the plant

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 18, 2022

UN’s Guterres, Turkey’s Erdogan to Meet Zelensky in Ukraine

UN chief Antonio Guterres will meet the leaders of Ukraine and Turkey in Lviv on Thursday, following a deal reached last month that allowed the resumption of grain exports after Russia's invasion blocked essential global supplies. The meeting also comes a day after the head of NATO said it was…

France 24 · Aug 18, 2022

Erdogan warns of ‘another Chernobyl’ after talks with Zelensky, Guterres

Following talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and UN chief Antonio Guterres in Lviv on Thursday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned of the dangers of "another Chernobyl" disaster erupting at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant held by invading Russian forces. Read our live blog to see how the day's…

Bangkok Post · Aug 18, 2022

Germany Plans to Keep Last Three Nuke Plants Open in Policy U-Turn

Germany plans to postpone the closure of the country's last three nuclear power plants as it braces for a possible shortage of energy this winter after Russia throttled gas supplies to the country, said German government officials.

Reuters · Aug 18, 2022

U.N. chief to meet Zelenskiy, Erdogan, with focus on grain exports, nuclear power plant

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan in Ukraine on Thursday, with grain exports and concerns about the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant to top the agenda.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 17, 2022

Editorial: 10 more years of nuclear power? Gov. Newsom needs to make the case

With only a few weeks left before state lawmakers adjourn for the year, Gov. Gavin Newsom is making a last-minute push to extend the life of California’s last nuclear plant.

Reason · Aug 16, 2022

In a Belated Outburst of Rationality, Germany Decides To Keep Three Nuclear Plants Open

Leaving the country dependent on Russian natural gas was not too smart.

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