Russia defence minister discussed Ukraine nuclear plant with UN chief: Moscow

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu and UN chief Antonio Guterres discussed the security situation at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine, which is currently under Moscow's control and has been the target of fighting, Moscow said on Monday.

"Sergei Shoigu conducted telephone negotiations with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres regarding the conditions for safe operation of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant," the Russian defence ministry said in a statement.