Ukraine war: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls for demilitarisation of nuclear plant to avert 'catastrophe'

Giant nuclear power plant in Ukraine is at risk of 'unlimited release' of nuclear materials unless a safety zone is established, UN warns

The plant has been occupied by Russian forces since March 4.

Ukraine War: Kyiv Calls for International Mission, Civilian Evacuation at Nuclear Plant

This comes a day after IAEA released a report calling for "immediate establishment of nuclear safety and security protection zone" around Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant

Ukraine is considering shutting down Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, chief nuclear inspector says - Egypt Independent

Ukraine is considering shutting down the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant due to the deteriorating security situation, said Oleh Korikov, the chief state inspector for nuclear and radiation safety of Ukraine. “If conditions requiring the plant to be shut down arise, the plant and power unit No. 6 will be shut down,” Korikov said on Wednesday. …

Zelensky echoes UN call for safety zone around Ukraine nuclear plant

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is voicing support for a safety zone around his nation’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, echoing a call from a United Nations watchdog. “If the conten…

UN urges demilitarisation of nuclear power plant in Ukraine

UN chief Antonio Guterres has urged Russia and Ukraine to agree a demilitarised perimeter around the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine.

Shelling goes on near Ukraine nuclear plant, despite risks

Russian renewed its shelling in the area of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, a local official said Wednesday, a day after the U.N. atomic watchdog agency pressed for the warring sides to carve out a safe zone there to protect against a possible catastrophe.