KYIV: Ukraine’s frontline Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant is in a physically “stable” condition at the moment, the head of the United Nations nuclear energy watchdog (IAEA) said Wednesday.
The plant has been at the center of fighting since it was captured by Russian forces in March 2022, and both Moscow and Kyiv have accused each other of compromising its safety.
“The physical integrity of the plant has been relatively stable,” International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi said after visiting the Russian-controlled plant.
“There have been less episodes of direct attacks or shelling around it, which is a positive development, although we take it with enormous caution,” he said.
The plant stopped supplying electricity to Ukraine’s grid in September 2022, and has been repeatedly rocked by shelling and drone attacks throughout the conflict.
Since 2022, IAEA officials have been on the ground monitoring safety at the plant, which requires constant maintenance to prevent overheating.
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Ukraine nuclear plant ‘stable’ for now, IAEA says
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Ukraine nuclear plant ‘stable’ for now, IAEA says
- The plant has been at the center of fighting since it was captured by Russian forces in March 2022
- “The physical integrity of the plant has been relatively stable,” Grossi said
US VP says Venezuela can only sell oil if it serves US interests
- The United States controls Venezuela’s purse strings, Vance said
WASHINGTON: US Vice President JD Vance, in remarks due to air later on Wednesday, said Venezuela can only sell its oil if it serves the interests of the United States.
Vance told Fox News’ “Jesse Waters Primetime” show that the United States — which carried out strikes against the South American country and captured its president over the week — controls Venezuela’s purse strings.
“We control the energy resources, and we tell the regime, you’re allowed to sell the oil so long as you serve America’s national interest, you’re not allowed to sell it if you can’t serve America’s national interest,” Vance said.
Excerpts of the interview were released before it aired.
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