The UK will supply enriched uranium to Ukraine for its nuclear power stations and impose new sanctions on Russia. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the support package, which includes a major energy deal to power Ukraine for the next two years through UK nuclear fuel supply, also supporting British jobs.
The UK will supply enriched uranium to Ukraine's nuclear power plants for two years, worth 210 million pounds ($280 million). The deal, supported by UK Export Finance, involves Urenco supplying Energoatom and extends a previous contract.
The Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant's 5th unit, a joint India-Russia project, has installed its reactor pressure vessel, a crucial step towards operationality by year-end, contributing to India's clean energy goals and a total site capacity of 6,000 MW.
Donald Trump will attend a G7 working session with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in France, but no bilateral meeting is scheduled. Meanwhile, Ukraine conducted drone attacks in Russia's Krasnodar and Volgograd regions, hitting a sea terminal and an oil station.
The Zaporozhye nuclear power plant has restored its external power supply via the Ferroalloy-1 line, switching its systems to a regular operating mode. Backup diesel generators were shut down after the power restoration.
Ukraine's armed forces have again attacked the transport workshop of the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant, damaging three cars, two of which were destroyed by fire, along with refueling pumps and glazing, according to the station.
The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, under Russian occupation, has been without external power for over two days. The plant is currently relying on emergency diesel generators to cool its reactors, a situation the IAEA has deemed highly vulnerable.
A strike on Wednesday evening cut power to Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, forcing it onto backup generators. The IAEA reported no radiation leak but warned of constant dangers. Ukraine also struck a Russian oil refinery in Krasnodar, injuring three.
The Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) has experienced a complete power loss, with backup diesel generators activated. The plant's spokesperson confirmed the incident and stated that IAEA inspectors on-site have been informed, though the cause remains unclear.
The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) has lost its external power supply and is now fully reliant on diesel generators. The plant has a sufficient fuel reserve for these generators, according to the director of communications.
Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant in Turkey is in its final stages for the first reactor's startup. The plant, with four 1200 MW reactors, will meet 10% of Turkey's electricity demand. Over 300 Turkish engineers, trained in Russia, are working on the project.
The Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) lost off-site power after its 330 kV Ferrosplavnaya-1 line was disconnected. Backup diesel generators were activated normally, with no security disruptions reported. Radiation levels remain normal.
Ehime Prefecture announced the cause of an inspection trouble at the Ikata Nuclear Power Plant in April, attributing it to worker assumption. The issue led to unintended data transfer stoppages in units 2 and 3, in addition to the planned stop for unit 1. Shikoku Electric Power has implemented revised procedures and security measures to prevent recurrence.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Uzbek counterpart Shavkat Mirziyoyev will virtually launch the construction of Uzbekistan's first nuclear power plant during a meeting at SPIEF. The project includes high-capacity and small-capacity reactors.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Uzbek leader Shavkat Mirziyoyev will launch the construction of a nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan's Jizzakh region via video link during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. This integrated NPP project will feature both small and large capacity reactors.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov stated that Russia's nuclear doctrine permits the use of nuclear weapons if the country's territorial integrity is threatened by aggressors. He also discussed normalizing US relations and criticized the IAEA's stance on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant.
IAEA Deputy Director General Mikhail Chudakov stated that military strikes on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant are "absolutely unacceptable." He noted that while nuclear power plants offer significant energy advantages, they are vulnerable to attacks. This statement follows a recent Ukrainian drone strike on the plant's machine room.
Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant's fourth unit received its four steam generators, produced by Rosatom's Atommash facility. The equipment, weighing over 7,000 tons for all four units, underwent a two-year production and quality control process, ensuring at least 60 years of reliable operation.
The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) temporarily lost external power for about 20 minutes on the night of June 3. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported that a drone strike on the "Nikopolskaya" substation, located opposite the ZNPP, caused the outage, marking the 17th such incident since the start of the special military operation in Ukraine.
Presidents Vladimir Putin of Russia and Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan will jointly launch the construction of the first power generating unit of Uzbekistan's integrated nuclear power plant via videoconference. The plant will feature two high-capacity units and two smaller 55 MW units.
Russia's UN envoy Vasily Nebenzya accused EU states of deliberately ignoring alleged crimes by Ukraine's Zelensky regime, including shelling the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, citing political motivations.
A Ukrainian combat drone struck the turbine hall of power unit No. 6 at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, according to Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev. While no critical damage or casualties were reported, Likhachev emphasized the significance of the precedent of targeting a nuclear facility.
A drone attack on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant's turbine building, reportedly controlled by optic fiber, has been reported to the IAEA, who seek access for inspection.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi condemns drone attack on Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, warning it endangers nuclear safety and violates principles to protect the site.
