IAEA Chief Assesses Safety at Occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant

Rafael Grossi's visit underscores the critical security situation at Europe's largest nuclear facility amid Russian control.

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi visited Kyiv and the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) to assess safety and security amid ongoing Russian occupation.
Grossi emphasized the importance of maintaining the safety and security of Ukraine's nuclear power plants, highlighting a 'very delicate equilibrium' at ZNPP.
During his visit, Grossi met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and energy officials to discuss the current security situation and the risks posed by the occupation.
Grossi's visit aimed to assess the operational impact of reduced staff at ZNPP and the condition of years-old nuclear fuel reaching the end of its useful life.
Ukraine seeks the complete demilitarization, deoccupation, and return of ZNPP to prevent a nuclear incident, with Zelensky inviting Grossi to participate in the Global Peace Summit.