Aug 28, 2026
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Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova has called on the IAEA to take action against Ukraine regarding ongoing attacks on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant.

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2 min readSource:TASS (English)
Russia Urges IAEA to Address Attacks on Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant

Key facts

  • Maria Zakharova issued the call to the IAEA on August 28.
  • Russia is requesting comprehensive measures from the IAEA to influence the Ukrainian government.
  • The Russian Foreign Ministry claims Western support enables the attacks on the ZNPP.
  • Zakharova described the current Ukrainian leadership as a criminal regime.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova has formally requested that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) intervene regarding recent attacks on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP). In a statement issued on August 28, Zakharova urged the agency's leadership to recognize the severity of the situation and implement measures to influence the Ukrainian government.

Russian Stance on Western Support

Zakharova stated that the attacks on the nuclear facility would not be possible without the ongoing support provided to Ukraine by Western nations. She characterized the current Ukrainian administration as a regime operating under an illusion of impunity, which she claims encourages further reckless actions.

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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by TASS (English).

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