Energoatom JSC called Russia's threats to stop the work of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) mission at the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant an act of nuclear terrorism. This is stated in a statement by the national nuclear power generating company Energoatom, UNN reports.
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It is noted that the reason for the threats from Russia was the rhetoric of IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi, who said that experts would remain at the station "until the war is frozen.
Instead, the Kremlin emphasized that the mission's presence at ZNPP is possible only with their permission.
Energoatom emphasized that the IAEA mission to ZNPP is the result of agreements between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi, which provides for constant monitoring of Ukrainian nuclear facilities to prevent potential incidents.
Ukraine's initiative to engage international experts is an important step towards improving the safety of Ukrainian NPPs in times of war, Energoatom added.
Threats to stop the work of the IAEA mission at ZNPP confirm that the Kremlin has no intention of complying with any international law. The seizure of ZNPP, deployment of military and equipment there, shelling of critical infrastructure and manipulation of energy security are direct evidence of Russia's nuclear terrorism,
Energoatom added that maintaining the IAEA's work at ZNPP is not only a matter of Ukraine's security, but also of the world's. The international community must ensure continuous monitoring and bring Russia to justice.
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The Russian Foreign Ministry announced that the IAEA mission at Zaporizhzhya NPP may be suspended due to statements by Rafael Grossi.