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UN Nuclear Watchdog Chief Taking Team to Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Plant

IAEA head Raphael Grossi said "the day has come" and that an support and assistance mission is "now on its way."
Energy anxiety

Ukraine Nuclear Plant Back Online As Inspection Prepared

Europe's largest nuclear facility was severed from Ukraine's power network for the first time in its history on Thursday.
half year milestone

Ukraine's Zelensky Vows Fight 'Until the End' on 6-month War Anniversary

"For us Ukraine is the whole of Ukraine," said Zelensky. "All 25 regions, without any concession or compromise."
independent inspections

Putin Allows Inspectors to Visit Russia-Held Nuclear Plant via Ukraine

Recent fighting around the Zaporizhzhia plant controlled by Russian forces has raised the specter of a nuclear incident comparable to Chernobyl.
deadly attack

Russian Strikes Near Ukraine Nuclear Plant Kill 14

Renewed fighting near the Zaporizhzhia plant has raised fears of a nuclear disaster.
Day 42

West Ramps Up Sanctions as Russia Threatens Ukraine's East

Thousands of people have been killed and more than 11 million displaced since Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24.
Desperate search

In Tragic Bucha, People Search for the Missing

As Bucha emerges from the horror of the Russian occupation, townspeople are desperate to know the fate of loved ones.
now or never

West Readies New Sanctions on Russia Over Ukraine Killings

The measures follow an international outcry over hundreds of civilians found dead in areas from which Russian troops have withdrawn.
Day 41

U.S. to Announce New Sanctions on Russia Over Ukraine Killings

Zelensky likened Russia's actions to Nazi atrocities in an impassioned speech by videolink to the 15-member UN Security Council on Tuesday.
Day 40

Zelensky Urges Tougher Western Response to Russian 'War Crimes'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky blames Russian troops for the killings, but the Kremlin has denied responsibility.
day 39

Zelensky Accuses Russia of 'Genocide,' Biden Calls for War Crimes Trial

Alleged atrocities against Ukrainian civilians by Russian forces have sparked a wave of international outrage.
striking the rear

Russian Strikes Hit West Ukraine as U.S. Urges China to Get Tough

Moscow expands a bombardment campaign that has intensified allegations of war crimes.