Biden urges Russia to stop military activities at Ukraine nuclear site

US President Joe Biden on Thursday urged Russia to stop its military activities at a Ukrainian nuclear power plant and to allow in emergency services.

Biden joined Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky “in urging Russia to cease its military activities in the area and allow firefighters and emergency responders to access the site,” a White House readout of a call between the two leaders said.

Russian troops attacked the Ukrainian nuclear plant — Europe’s largest — early Friday local time, with images on a live feed showing blasts lighting up the night sky and sending up plumes of smoke.

A senior US official said the latest information “shows no indications of elevated levels of radiation, and we’re monitoring closely.”