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Russia’s top IAEA official faces ethics probe
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 12, 2026 at 3:07 AM ET
Summary: Russia’s top-ranked official at the UN nuclear watchdog is facing an ethics probe after writing a self-help book with misogynist and anti-LGBTQ remarks. The book described feminists as “hysterical fanatics” and gays and lesbians as “perverts,” and was promoted to a UN youth group.
WHO: Russia’s top-ranked official at the UN nuclear watchdog (IAEA)
WHAT: An ethics probe was opened over the official’s self-help book containing misogynist and anti-LGBTQ language, which was promoted to a UN youth group.
WHEN: Sep 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: The probe is triggered by the official’s self-help book and its promotion to a UN youth group, including remarks about feminists and LGBTQ people.
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