Ukraine Joins the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency

Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine, stated in his daily speech on September 28 that Ukraine is now a member of the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Zelensky said, "This not only emphasizes our role in international security but also provides real opportunities for Ukraine to influence decisions that are binding for all members of the IAEA and the entire international community." He mentioned that Ukraine will do everything it can to ensure regional nuclear and radiological security and to liberate the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant from Russian occupiers. Meanwhile, Jens Stoltenberg, NATO Secretary General, said during his visit to Kyiv on Thursday that Ukrainian forces are "gradually advancing on the front lines" in a fierce war, and Zelensky is constantly urging allies to provide more assistance, strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities, and expedite arms supplies to Ukraine. Stoltenberg told reporters, "The stronger Ukraine becomes, the closer we get to ending Russia's aggression." He added that it is in the interest of NATO member countries to provide Ukraine with what it needs to win the war. The British Ministry of Defense reported on Friday, September 29, in its daily intelligence update that hundreds of mercenaries previously linked to the Wagner Group are "likely to be deployed again individually and in small groups to fight in Ukraine." The ministry also stated that reports indicate a concentration of Wagner mercenaries in the eastern city of Bakhmut, and their past experience in the area could assist Moscow. Yevgeny Prigozhin, the founder of Wagner, was killed last month in a plane crash, leaving the future of his forces uncertain. The cause of the crash, which resulted in the deaths of Prigozhin and other leaders of the group, remains unclear, but many Western officials believe it was revenge by Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, against Prigozhin for ordering his forces to march towards Moscow. The "Board of Governors" meeting has begun; Iran's nuclear program remains on the agenda. Bloomberg: International atomic inspectors will report a slowdown in the accumulation of highly enriched uranium. The agency: The stockpile of uranium enriched close to weapons-grade in Iran is increasing. NATO Secretary General: Weapons worth $2.5 billion will be provided to Ukraine. NATO Secretary General: We must be prepared for a prolonged war in Ukraine. Conflicting reports about the targeting of three Ukrainian drones over Crimea. Blinken's visit to Kyiv; Russia attacked eastern Ukraine. The Ukrainian army: We have created "hell" for the Russians with Western weaponry.