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Ukraine: G7 demands IAEA free access to Zaporizhia nuclear power plant

THE electrification to nuclear power plant of Zaporizhia in Ukraine, has returned, according to an announcement by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) a few days ago. It is recalled that since the war broke out in Ukraine on February 24, one of the biggest problems that arose was the control of nuclear plants occupied by the Russian army. Thus, Russia agreed with Ukrainian and international authorities not to disturb or replace the personnel working at the respective stations that come under its control. However, they have since been noted since the early days of the armed conflictattacks at nuclear plants controlled by Russia in Ukraine, without the perpetrator being officially identified.

The countries of the Group of Seven most industrialized countries, (G7) “deeply concerned” about the risk nuclear accident at the Ukrainian Zaporizhzhya station, today demanded guarantees for “full” freedom of access for International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) personnel to that station.

“We reaffirm that the Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant and the electricity it produces legally belong to Ukraine and stress that any attempt by Russia to disconnect the plant from the Ukrainian electricity grid would be unacceptable,” the group of G7 leaders warned in another declaration on nuclear non-proliferation. He emphasizes that the nuclear power plant “it must not be used for military activities or for the storage of military material.”

The director general of the IAEA announced this morning that he is on his way to the Zaporizhia station, the area of ​​which has come under fire in recent weeks, raising fears of the risk of a major accident.

THE G7 “remains deeply troubled because of the serious threat that the control of Ukrainian nuclear facilities by the Russian armed forces poses to the security of these facilities”, according to the statement, which is broadcast by the Athens News Agency.

“These actions significantly increase the risk of an accident or a nuclear incident and endanger the population of Ukraine, neighboring states and the international community,” warns the G7, chaired by Germany this year. “IAEA personnel must be able to access all of Ukraine’s nuclear facilities in a timely mannerwith complete freedom”, demands the G7.

The Zaporizhia plant, home to six of Ukraine’s 15 nuclear reactors, was seized by Russian troops in early March, shortly after the invasion began on February 24, and is located near the southern front.

Kyiv and Moscow accuse each other of shelling near the station complex, located near the town of Enerhodar on the Dnieper River, endangering the facilities. The Ukrainian state-owned nuclear power company Energoatom warned yesterday, Saturday, of the risk of radioactive leakage and fire following new bombings. In recent weeks, Zaporizhia has crystallized Western concerns. The UN has called for an end to all military activity in the region.

Source: News Beast

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