Ukraine’s energy minister and IAEA director discussed situation at Zaporizhzhia plant
Source: Ukraine’s energy ministry
In Vienna, Minister of Energy of Ukraine Herman Halushchenko held a meeting with IAEA Director General Raphael Grossi.
Raphael Grossi informed the minister about the results of his last visit to the Zaporizhzhia NPP, which is temporarily occupied by the Russians, and the measures taken by the IAEA representatives to control nuclear and radiation safety at the plant.
The head of the IAEA paid special attention to the comments of experts on the possible return to operation of the ZNPP or some of its power units.
The sides also discussed the issues of ending the service life of the fuel loaded into the plant’s reactors and preventing Ukrainian personnel from performing duties at the NPP by the occupiers.
Rafael Grossi noted that the IAEA representatives who are on a mission at the plant do not always have the opportunity to inspect all facilities of the ZNPP, and the agency insists on expanding such access.
Herman Halushchenko thanked the IAEA and at the same time emphasized that the situation at the occupied plant is worsening every day, and this indicates the need for the fastest possible withdrawal of Russian troops and Rosatom personnel from its territory in order to return the ZNPP to the full control of Ukraine.
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