December 9, 08:11 AM • 21033 views12:00 PM • 16573 views12:00 PM • 16614 viewsDecember 8, 03:38 PM • 16338 viewsIndia maintained a dialogue with Kyiv and Moscow after the start of the full-scale invasion, acting as an unpublicized channel of communication. New Delhi, in particular, transmitted information from Ukraine regarding security at the Zaporizhzhia NPP.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi. The main attention was paid to the situation at the ZNPP and the safety of the Chernobyl NPP, and cooperation projects were also discussed.
Andriy Sybiha discussed with Rafael Grossi the functioning of the Zaporizhzhia NPP and the important role of the IAEA. Ukraine insists on returning the Zaporizhzhia NPP under its control in accordance with international standards.
The Minister of Energy stressed the importance of returning the ZNPP to Ukrainian control. Only a licensed operator can ensure the safety of the facility by adhering to standards.
At night, Ukrainian UAVs massively attacked the occupied districts of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions. Substations and ammunition depots were destroyed, leading to a total blackout.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi stated about the instability of the situation with the power supply to the ZNPP. The station depends on a single 750 kV line for cooling nuclear fuel.
Russia uses the Zaporizhzhia NPP as a military base and a tool of blackmail, hindering the work of the IAEA mission. Ukraine calls for increased pressure on the Russian Federation to deoccupy the station.
The Minister of Energy of Ukraine stated that the attempts by the Russians to start the power units of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant could have dangerous consequences. He urged the IAEA to prevent a catastrophic scenario.
Russia is building power lines in the occupied territory of Ukraine to connect the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant to its energy system. This indicates Moscow's intention to exploit the plant.
The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, under occupation since 2022, has been powered by a single power line for over a week. The backup line was disconnected on May 7, and repairs are impossible due to ongoing hostilities.
Russia has intensified pressure on Ukrainian employees of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) who have refused to cooperate. At least 13 nuclear workers have been imprisoned, with cases of torture and disappearances reported.
The State Inspection stated that Ukraine is unable to conduct investigations at the Zaporizhzhia NPP due to limited IAEA reports. The safety reassessment of power unit No. 3 has also been disrupted.
Halyna Tretyakova stated about numerous violations of labor rights at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), including beatings, torture, and coercion to join Russian trade unions. The IAEA notes the resilience of Ukrainian personnel.
Zaporizhzhia NPP is again under threat of blackout due to Russian shelling. The station receives power from only one power line, which poses a threat to radiation safety.
Attempts to restart Zaporizhzhya NPP may lead to consequences comparable to an "act of nuclear terror" due to degradation of safety, lack of personnel and militarisation of the plant. It is not yet possible to operate ZNPP at full capacity.
Russia refuses to make concessions regarding Crimea and the Zaporizhzhia NPP, insisting on conditions that are tantamount to Ukraine's capitulation. This undermines Trump's efforts to achieve peace.
The US will demand that Russia recognize Ukraine's right to its own army as part of a peace agreement. The US also seeks to regain control of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant and access to the Dnipro River.
Negotiations between the US, Ukraine, and the EU to end the war in Ukraine have collapsed due to disagreements. Washington offered controversial concessions, causing concern.
The President emphasized that Ukrainian technical personnel are needed for the operation of the Zaporizhzhia NPP. He also noted that he had heard rumors about joint management of the station with the Americans, but no official proposals had been received.
Trump's plan for Ukraine involves recognizing Crimea as Russian and blocking NATO membership. Kyiv is preparing a response, which is to be provided at a meeting in London.
IAEA experts record explosions and gunfire near the ZNPP almost daily. Drones have also been reported near the South Ukraine NPP.
IAEA reported that on the night of April 9, eight drones were detected near the South Ukraine NPP within a radius of 4 km. Frequent alarms and explosions near Ukrainian nuclear facilities are emphasized.
Petro Kotin stated that the withdrawal of Russian troops and demining are necessary for the safe restart of the Zaporizhzhia NPP.
Energoatom stated that rumors about the launch of the Zaporizhzhia NPP are an attempt to legitimize the occupation of the station. Only Ukrainian specialists have the right to manage the Zaporizhzhia NPP, the company emphasized.
The SBU has collected evidence against 6 Russians, including three generals, for the seizure of the Zaporizhzhia NPP in March 2022. They gave orders to attack the station with heavy weapons.
The IAEA has denied reports of a fuel spill at the ZNPP, but will inspect fuel tanks after access is granted. Experts have confirmed that diesel generators can operate in the event of a loss of external power.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine called on the IAEA to check the situation at the Zaporizhzhia NPP after the diesel tank was damaged. Ukraine emphasizes the inability of the Russian Federation to ensure the safety of the station.
A diesel reservoir was damaged at the occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP. The spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the Russians are not able to ensure the safety of the station and called for the return of the Zaporizhzhia NPP under the control of Ukraine.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation stated that the Zaporizhzhia NPP is a Russian nuclear facility and its transfer to Ukraine is impossible. All employees of the station are citizens of Russia, and "their lives cannot be played with".
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the ZNPP belongs to Ukraine. Its restoration may take up to 2.5 years. Trump offered US assistance in managing the plant.
