“Discussing the safe zone radius, the role of IAEA staff, etc… including a ceasefire plan”
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) announced that Russia and Ukraine have begun to discuss a plan to establish a demilitarized safe zone at the Zaporiza nuclear power plant in Ukraine, where radioactive safety concerns are growing due to a series of bombardment incidents.
IAEA Secretary-General Rafael Grossi reported to the IAEA Board of Directors on the 12th (local time) that “the establishment of a safe zone is urgent to stop the shelling that interferes with the safe operation of the Japorija nuclear power plant.
“Safe zones are essential to prevent repeated shelling of power plants and external power supply facilities, which are necessary to maintain cooling facilities, etc. at nuclear power plants,” he said.
At a meeting with reporters in Vienna, Austria, on the same day, Secretary-General Grosi confirmed that discussions regarding the establishment of a safe zone were in progress.
According to Archyde.com, Secretary-General Grosi said at a press conference, “I have seen signs that both Russia and Ukraine are interested in discussions to establish a safe zone. It includes the roles of IAEA staff,” he explained.
When asked whether the plan to establish a safe zone would include not only the withdrawal of military and military equipment from the nuclear power plant but also a ceasefire in the nuclear power plant area, Grossi replied, “It includes a ceasefire.”
After the Zaporiza nuclear power plant, the largest nuclear power plant in Europe, was occupied by Russia in early March, there is growing concern regarding a nuclear disaster caused by shelling.
Accordingly, the IAEA sent an inspectorate to inspect the situation at the site, and in a report on the 6th, it was proposed to stop the bombardment and set the surrounding area as a demilitarized zone for the safety of the nuclear power plant.
/yunhap news
