UN’s nuclear chief wants access to Ukrainian power station under Russian control

Rafael Grossi talks during an interview with the Associated Press in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Wednesday. Picture: Francisco Seco/AP

The level of safety at Europe’s largest nuclear power station — under Russian occupation in Ukraine — is like a “red light blinking”, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)’s director-general said.

Rafael Grossi spoke as his organisation tries in vain to get access for work, including repairs.