Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

tap to translate recording

Explore By Region

flag IAEA convenes emergency meeting over nuclear safety risks in Ukraine due to Russian attacks on power grid.

flag The International Atomic Energy Agency held an emergency meeting on January 30, 2026, over escalating nuclear safety risks in Ukraine due to ongoing Russian attacks on its power grid. flag Damage to critical electrical substations threatens the reliable power needed to cool nuclear reactors, raising fears of a potential accident. flag IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi called the war in Ukraine the world’s greatest nuclear safety threat, emphasizing that disruptions to off-site power undermine safety, even with backup generators. flag An ongoing IAEA expert mission is assessing 10 key substations vital to nuclear facilities, including the occupied Zaporizhzhia plant and Chernobyl site. flag Thirteen nations, led by the Netherlands, urged international action, while Ukraine’s ambassador called for urgent support. flag A temporary ceasefire allowed repairs to a key power line at Zaporizhzhia, but the situation remains precarious amid continued hostilities.

30 Articles