The head of state stressed that as a result of Russia’s bombing of the Kakhovka HPP, the safety risks of the Zaporizhzhya NPP have increased.
On June 13, President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi. This was reported by the press service of the President’s Office.
The head of state emphasized that as a result of Russia’s deliberate destruction of the dam of the Kakhovskaya hydroelectric power station, the security risks of the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant have increased significantly. Therefore, a swift and decisive response from the international community to this terrorist act is urgently needed.
Zelensky positively noted the presence of agency inspectors at the illegally occupied Zaporizhzhya NPP and welcomed Grossi’s intention to personally visit the plant to assess the situation in the area.
The head of state reiterated that the only way to prevent a nuclear incident at the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant is the complete demilitarization, de-occupation and restoration of control over the plant by Ukraine.
During the meeting, specific measures that need to be taken to reduce risks and prevent incidents at ZNPP were discussed, as well as ways to contact the IAEA for this.
Zelensky supported Grossi’s proposal to send a group of IAEA experts to Ukraine to assess the consequences of the explosion of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station and prepare proposals for specific areas of assistance to overcome them.
It will be recalled that earlier the IAEA announced the launch of an assistance program in Ukraine after the explosion of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station. Experts will determine the impact of flooding on drinking water, human health, land and water management.
Also, the IAEA announced a threat to the Zaporizhzhya NPP due to the destruction of the Kakhovskaya hydroelectric power station and the release of water from the Kakhovka reservoir.
Source: korrespondent
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