Nuclear safety: a global challenge in the context of the war in Ukraine

Abstract

The war in Ukraine has challenged the nuclear safety of Ukraine, Europe and the world. This article examines the problems of nuclear safety in Ukraine and outlines some solutions to this ongoing crisis, as well as improvements to international norms where required. In addressing these issues, there is a critical need to revise the existing standards of nuclear safety to prevent nuclear terrorism, create and authorise a special United Nations (UN) Commission to mediate between the warring parties, and hold an international summit on nuclear security to oversee the fulfilment of obligations by member states of the International Atomic Energy Agency and the UN.