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What can the UN watchdog do?
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is the UN's nuclear watchdog. It monitors nuclear facilities globally, providing expertise and verifying safety standards. While it can report issues and make recommendations, like those concerning Zaporizhzhia, it lacks direct enforcement powers to compel states or occupying forces to act, relying on diplomacy.
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