State Nuclear Energy Corporation of Russia
During a state visit to Astana, Putin and Tokayev have advanced plans for a Russian-financed nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan, with construction expected to start soon and commissioning targeted for 2035-2036. Rosatom will lead the project, which aims to boost regional energy capacity and deepen bilateral ties.
A Shahed drone has struck a fuel‑reception building near the decommissioned Chornobyl plant on 7 June 2026, causing significant structural damage and a localized fire that was extinguished. Ukraine and the IAEA have said no spike in radiation has been detected and no spent fuel was stored in the damaged building. The IAEA is preparing a site inspection.
A drone strike has damaged a turbine hall wall at the Zaporizhzhia plant near Ukraine. Ukraine denies responsibility while Russia and Rosatom allege Ukrainian action. The IAEA and Energoatom report no radiation increase, and investigations are ongoing as both sides trade accusations amid continuing conflict.
Ukraine has struck multiple oil facilities and fuel depots across southwestern Russia, expanding its long-range drone campaign. Reports indicate large fires and evacuations, with officials citing damage to civilian infrastructure and an IAEA-monitored situation at Zaporizhzhia. Russia and Ukraine continue to exchange strikes as both sides argue over targets and consequences.
The conflict between the United States and Iran remains volatile after a string of exchanges in the Gulf. Mediators are pressing to reopen talks, with Qatar and other parties seeking to restore a memorandum of understanding that aims to turn a ceasefire into a lasting peace. Washington says the ceasefire is over, while negotiators insist talks will continue.
Italy is pursuing a back‑to‑nuclear energy strategy, aiming to legalize next‑generation technologies and use small modular reactors to meet rising demand, climate goals and energy security. Debates trace to a historic shift after Chernobyl and Fukushima, with authorities projecting a timeline toward 2033–2035 for potential operations.