Grossi arrived in Ukraine this week to raise the IAEA flag and install staff at each nuclear facility, visiting Chernobyl on Wednesday and Rivne Tuesday. Staff will remain at the facility for “as long as they are requested” by the Ukrainian government, he said.
The IAEA flags flying in Ukraine are “not just symbolic” said Grossi. “They reflect and they will signify the presence of some of the best-renowned experts in safety and security who will provide advice, and technical support during this very difficult time to each facility facing different challenges and problems depending on the situation.”
Shmyhal also said he requested that the IAEA imposes sanctions on Russia’s Atomic Agency, deprives Moscow of rights and privileges within the IAEA and halts any form of nuclear cooperation with the country. Grossi said that decision would fall on member states to discuss.The IAEA experts will deepen the technical expertise at each plant to prevent nuclear accidents as Russia’s war, now in its 11th month, continues, and to monitor nuclear safety and security systems.
The Ukrainians made the plea because “quite simply there are attacks on ,” the prime minister said. “We want to avoid any nuclear accidents, therefore we turned to the IAEA for security and protection.”nuclear power plant is located on the frontline of ongoing battles between Ukrainian and Russian forces. Russian forces captured the facility in March, and it has repeatedly come under fire since.
“I remain determined to make the much-needed protection zone a reality as soon as possible. My consultations with Ukraine and Russia are making progress, albeit not as fast as they should,” Grossi said in an earlier statement on Tuesday. At the press conference he said the IAEA was still in consultation with the Ukrainian government about establishing the zone. “We are closer to a good outcome,” he said.
LMAO! '..RU's war..'....You're too much AP!🐸🇺🇲
Like the one Zelenskyy had his army performed missile attacks on one in the Donbas. They should be 💂♂️ guarding them the way Ukraine missiles are firing.