Blinken says Russia is using Ukraine nuclear plant as "equivalent of a human shield"

United Nations – Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke at the United Nations Monday about what he called "a critical moment" in efforts to keep the world safe from nuclear threats.

At the opening of the 10th annual Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) conference at the U.N., Blinken pointed to North Korea's "unlawful nuclear program" and "ongoing provocations," Iran's "path of nuclear escalation," and Russia's aggression in Ukraine, which has included seizing control of Europe's largest nuclear power plant.

"We're deeply concerned about the fact that Russia has taken over nuclear facilities in Ukraine, particularly in Zaporizhzhia, one of the largest nuclear facilities in Europe," Blinken said.