Vienna, March 5, 2026 (AFP) - US opposes UN nuclear watchdog resolution on Ukraine power grid strikes

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2026-03-05

The UN nuclear watchdog's governing body passed a resolution on Thursday -- overcoming US opposition -- expressing concern over "repeated and intensified attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure" posing a "threat to nuclear safety", according to diplomatic sources. Russia, which invaded Ukraine four years ago, has launched deadly strikes on its neighbour's power grid, repeatedly cutting supply to nuclear power plants. The resolution submitted b......

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