Experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) are to inspect the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant in Energodar, which has been under the control of Russian madmen for more than five months. Andriy Yermak, head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, made such a statement on his Twitter..
“Employees of the occupied Zaporozhye NPP in extremely difficult conditions under the constant pressure of the occupiers ensure its operation. The world must be confident in the safety of ZNPP operation. IAEA experts should visit the plant as soon as possible, as required by international nuclear safety rules,” Andriy Yermak wrote..
Workers of the occupied Zaporozhye NPP in extremely difficult conditions under the constant pressure of the occupiers ensure its operation. The world must be confident in the safety of ZNPP operation. IAEA experts should visit the station as soon as possible, as required by international nuclear safety rules.
— Andriy Yermak (@AndriyYermak) August 3, 2022.
In another tweet, Yermak also noted that the Russian military, whom he called "
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At the same time, Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko, in an interview with the American publication Politico, rejected the possibility of sending IAEA representatives to inspect the ZNPP while it is under Russian control.. According to the Ukrainian minister, Kyiv must return full control over the power plant. This will increase electricity production and increase exports to the EU.
Manate Director General Rafael Grossi said that the Zaporizhzhya NPP in the occupied Energodar, captured by Russian troops, is completely out of control of the IAEA.