Russia Removed From the Global Nuclear-Energy Summit at Washington

Subject : International Relations

Context:

Recently, the International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed that the executives from Rosatom and Russia’s industry regulator were dropped from the agenda of next week’s meetings in the US capital.

What is the issue:

Russia has come under increased pressure at the IAEA for endangering nuclear security following the seizure of Europe’s biggest atomic-power plant in its war against Ukraine.
The Zaporizhzhia station, with six reactors designed to generate a fifth of Ukraine’s electricity, has subsequently been targeted by artillery and missiles, threatening to provoke a radiological accident.

What is IAEA:

IAEA is an intergovernmental organization that seeks to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy and to inhibit its use for any military purpose, including nuclear weapons.
It was established in 1957 as an autonomous organization within the United Nations system.
IAEA reports to both the General Assembly and the Security Council of the United Nations.
It is headquartered at the UN Office at Vienna, Austria.
In 2005, it was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for their work for a safe and peaceful world.
Currently, it has 175 members.
India became a member in 1957.