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Zelenskyy accuses Russia of blackmail after blaze at Europe’s largest nuclear plant

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of starting a fire at Europe's largest nuclear power plant, currently under Russian occupation.

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi (L) and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. Photos: meetband/Energoatom/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images; Contributor/Getty Images

IAEA’s head to discuss Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant with Putin

U.N. nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi said on Monday he intends to discuss Russia’s plans for the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant it has been occupying in Ukraine, when he is due to meet Russian president Vladimir Putin later this week.