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Speaking about the levels of radiation at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said, “there was an increase, but this increase is still significantly below the authorized levels for workers in an environment with this type of radiation.” IAEA

After arriving at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Mariano Grossi said this was “not only a symbolic visit,” and noted that “there is a lot of work to be done after the occupation of this plant.” IAEA

Describing relentless Russian attacks against his country, Ukraine President challenges Security Council to act for peace or disband United Nations.

The United Nations (UN) nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi said he will lead a mission to Chernobyl "very, very soon", after Ukraine said Russian troops had left the radioactive waste facilities. IAEA

Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) advised the Secretary-General that “he would lead an IAEA mission to Ukraine to assist in the safe and secure operation of Ukraine’s nuclear facilities.” The mission arrived today in Ukraine. UNIFEED

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

The Security Council discussed on Friday the latest launch of a ballistic missile of intercontinental range by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), with the UN political affairs chief saying it "risks triggering a significant escalation of tensions in the region and beyond." UNIFEED

Security Council extends mandate of Expert panel overseeing sanctions against Democratic People’s Republic of Korea until 30 April 2023.

Speaking to reporters in Geneva on the situation in Ukraine, WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus said the disruption to services and supplies in the country “is posing an extreme risk to people with cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, HIV and TB, which are among the country’s leading causes of mortality. Displacement, poor shelter, and overcrowded living conditions caused by the conflict are also increasing the risk of diseases such as measles, pneumonia and polio, as well as COVID-19." WHO

Following renewed allegations from the Russian Federation, the UN High Representative for Disarmament Affairs told the Security Council on Friday that the organization "is not aware of any such biological weapons programmes" in Ukraine. UNIFEED