Zaporizhia: IAEA calls on Russia to withdraw from nuclear power plant

The International Atomic Energy Agency with a resolution invited her Russia to leave him nuclear power plant of Zaporizhia in Ukraineso as to calm the tension and prevent any accident.

Specifically, the text, which states that the council calls on Russia to “immediately cease all actions against, and at, the Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant and any other nuclear facility in Ukraine”, was approved with 26 votes in favor, two against and seven abstentions. diplomats said.

Russia and China were the two countries that voted against, while Egypt, South Africa, Senegal, Burundi, Vietnam, India and Pakistan abstained, they added.

The council “condemns the Russian Federation’s persistent violent actions against nuclear facilities in Ukraine, including the continued presence of Russian forces and (Russian nuclear energy agency) Rosatom personnel at the Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant,” the text of the resolution reads.

Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of bombing the station.

Russia’s mission to the IAEA said “the Achilles heel of this resolution” is that it says nothing about the systematic bombing of the station.

“The reason is simple — this bombing is carried out by Ukraine, which is supported and protected by Western countries in every possible way,” he said in a statement.

The resolution adds that Russia’s possession of the station significantly increases the risk of a nuclear accident. Ukrainian personnel continue to operate the station under conditions that the IAEA says jeopardize the safety of the facilities.

Source: News Beast

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