Russia warns IAEA dysfunction signals crisis trends; key resolutions fail again

Russian envoy Mikhail Ulyanov says the IAEA General Conference failed to agree on key technical resolutions for a second straight year, framing this as alarming crisis trends within the agency. The claim reflects Russian criticism of the IAEA's functioning amid ongoing disputes over nuclear safeguards, particularly regarding Iran and Ukraine. The development signals deepening institutional gridlock at the IAEA, which could complicate international nuclear governance and verification efforts.