IAEA demands more access to Zaporizhzhia plant as Russia, Ukraine trade claims of sabotage

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Wednesday called for additional access to the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine to “confirm the absence of mines or explosives at the site”. Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of planning to sabotage the site, raising alarm over risks of a radioactive disaster at Europe’s largest nuclear plant. Follow our live blog for the latest updates on the war in Ukraine. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).