The Latest Breaking News from Rafael Grossi

The AP Interview: UN nuke chief wants Ukraine plant access

The International Atomic Energy Agency chief says the safety of Europe’s largest nuclear plant which is currently under Russian occupation in Ukraine is a “red light blinking” as the IAEA tries in vain to get access for work including repairs

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022

Ukraine says Russian forces 'stole' safety equipment from Chernobyl, 'special work' needed to repair reactor site

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency has called Russia's temporary occupation of the Chernobyl nuclear power station "very, very dangerous" and offered to help Ukraine repair damage caused to the stricken plant.

ABC News · Apr 27, 2022

Russia accused of shelling Mariupol humanitarian corridor

Safe passage deal for civilians was a trap, say Ukrainians, as Putin’s forces step up eastern offensive

The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2022

IAEA's Grossi says will head mission to Chernobyl as soon as possible

U.N. nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi will lead a mission to Chernobyl as soon as possible, he said on Friday, after Ukraine said Russian troops had left the radioactive waste facilities there though some remained nearby.

Reuters · Apr 1, 2022

IAEA chief lands in Kaliningrad for talks with Russia

U.N. nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi has arrived in Kaliningrad for talks with senior Russian officials after a visit to Ukraine where he is seeking to ensure the safety of nuclear facilities, his agency said on Thursday.

Reuters · Mar 31, 2022

Russian troops ‘walking away’ from Chernobyl as Putin’s forces reposition, US says

Troops moved likely to be redeployed rather than returning to Russia, Pentagon says

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2022

Russians start to withdraw from Chernobyl

WASHINGTON: Russian forces have begun to pull out of the defunct Chernobyl nuclear power site, a US defence official said Wednesday, a day after Moscow said it would scale back attacks on two key Ukrainian cities.

Bangkok Post · Mar 30, 2022

IAEA chief in Ukraine to offer nuclear safety assistance

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi is in Ukraine for talks with senior government officials about ensuring the safety and security of its nuclear facilities, the U.N. nuclear watchdog said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Mar 29, 2022

Western officials urge caution over Russian vows to scale back military operations

Ukraine proposed adopting neutral status and a 15-year consultation period on the future of Russian-occupied Crimea as long as a complete ceasefire with Russian forces is agreed, negotiators said at the conclusion of peace talks in Istanbul on Tuesday. Despite Russian vows to "radically" reduce military operations near Kyiv and…

France 24 · Mar 29, 2022

IAEA aiming to deploy roughly 15-20 staff to Ukraine, U.S. lawmaker says

The U.N. atomic watchdog hopes to deploy around 15 to 20 staff to Ukraine's nuclear facilities if an agreement with Kyiv and Moscow is reached on ensuring safety there, a U.S. congressman said on Thursday after a meeting with the watchdog's chief.

Reuters · Mar 24, 2022