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Core Points - The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, the largest in Europe, is currently disconnected from the power grid, marking the longest blackout since the onset of the Russia-Ukraine conflict [1][3] - Ukrainian President Zelensky described the situation as "critical," while the IAEA's Director General Grossi failed to restore power after urgent talks with Putin [3][5] Power Supply Disruption - The plant, which contributes approximately 20% of Ukraine's electricity, has been relying on emergency diesel generators since all reactors were shut down after being taken over by Russian forces in 2022 [3][5] - On September 23, the last external power line was severed due to artillery fire, leading to a complete power outage [3][5] - Ukraine's Energy Minister Hryshchuk accused Russian forces of being responsible for the power line damage, resulting in a blame game between the two sides [3][5] Nuclear Safety Concerns - The ongoing power outage poses significant risks to nuclear safety, as the plant's cooling systems require stable electricity to function [5][8] - As of September 30, the plant had been without external power for seven consecutive days, a record since the conflict began [5][6] - The IAEA has warned that the cooling systems' failure could lead to catastrophic consequences [9] Broader Energy Conflict - The energy conflict has escalated, with both sides targeting energy infrastructure to weaken each other's negotiating positions [9] - The shutdown of the Zaporizhzhia plant has severe implications for Ukraine's energy supply, which previously relied on it for 25% of its electricity [9] - The situation is exacerbated by the approaching winter, which may intensify the conflict and create a vicious cycle of power outages and artillery strikes [9]