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opinion Charles Digges

The IAEA Must Do More To Stand Up to Russia's Attacks on Nuclear Power Plants

The International Atomic Energy Agency relies on the support of UN member states, including Russia.

Rwanda Counting on Russia to Train Nuclear Power Specialists

Rwanda, a small landlocked country with a population of around 13 million, generates around half its electricity from thermal sources, another 44 percent...

Putin Accuses Ukraine of Trying to Strike Kursk Nuclear Plant

The Kremlin leader said the International Atomic Energy Agency promised to send specialists to assess the situation at the facility.

UN Nuclear Agency Head to Visit Kursk Nuclear Plant Next Week

Rafael Grossi said he was "personally in contact with the relevant authorities of both countries" and would "continue to update the international community...

opinion Dmitry Gorchakov

What Happens if Ukraine Seizes the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant?

Several analysts have proposed their theories. But there is no safe way to capture a nuclear power plant, no matter Kyiv’s intentions.

Ukraine, Russia Trade Barbs Over Fire at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant

The International Atomic Energy Agency said there had been no detected spike in radiation levels or any impact on nuclear safety.

opinion Charles Digges

Our Research Shows Russia Wants to Restart This Warzone Nuclear Power Plant

Europe’s largest nuclear power plant is on the front line of the war. Evidence shows Russia may try to restart its reactors, despite the risks.

Bulgarian Nuclear Plant Starts to Replace Russian Fuel

The country's sole nuclear power plant began using atomic fuel produced by the U.S.-based Westinghouse Electric Corporation.

Russia to Build Nuclear Reactors in Uzbekistan

Since 2018, Moscow and Tashkent have been in talks on building the first-ever nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan, which is the world’s fifth top supplier...

UN Nuclear Chief Says 'Very Real' Threat Remains at Moscow-Held Zaporizhzhia Plant

“The potential dangers of a major nuclear accident remain very real,” IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said in a statement to the UN Security Council.

Russia Ramps Up Arctic Route Ambitions

The new reactor, two of which were presented on Tuesday, is said to be "much lighter, much more compact and more powerful than previous similar reactors...

Russia Says Ukraine Drones Targeted Nuclear Plant

But Rosenergoatom stressed that the incident at the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant did not cause any damage or affect the plant's operations.

Russia to Build Nuclear Power Plant in Burkina Faso

The agreement was signed at the Russian Energy Week in Moscow, which was attended by Burkina Faso's energy minister.

Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Reconnected to Ukraine Grid

Ukraine's nuclear agency Energoatom accused Russia of carrying out an attack that caused the power cut.

IAEA Head Arrives at Russian-Occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant

International Atomic Energy Agency head Rafael Grossi arrived at Europe's largest nuclear power plant Wednesday.

Russia Produces First Poseidon Super Torpedoes – Report

Russia has produced the first set of Poseidon nuclear-capable super torpedoes, state-run news agency TASS reported on Monday, citing an unidentified source...

Bulgaria Signs Deal to End Reliance on Russian Nuclear Fuel Deliveries

Bulgaria's sole nuclear power plant signed a nuclear fuel supply deal with a French firm on Friday in an effort to end its reliance on deliveries from...

Putin Oversees Launch of New Russian Submarine and Warships

President Vladimir Putin on Thursday oversaw the commissioning of several new warships and a nuclear-powered submarine as he vowed to further strengthen...

Kyrgyzstan Mulls Building Nuclear Plant With Russian Help

Kyrgyzstan announced on Wednesday that it was looking into the possibility of building its first nuclear power plant, with Russian help, to tackle frequent...

opinion Vladimir Slivyak

Europe Should Sanction Russia’s Nuclear Industry – Now

The Russian nuclear industry has once again managed to avoid inclusion in the latest round of EU sanctions – the eighth in a row to skirt this vital...

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