IAEA chief may travel to Russia for further negotiations following ZNPP visit

The IAEA head made an official statement.

"It is obvious that military activity is increasing in this whole region. There is open talk of offensives and counter offensives. This area is facing perhaps a more dangerous phase in terms of the ongoing conflict," Grossi said.

The IAEA Director General is determined to continue diplomatic efforts to protect the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant and prevent a nuclear accident that could have serious consequences.

"It is work in progress. It is very, very important that we agree on the fundamental principle that a nuclear plant should not be attacked under any circumstances, and it also shouldn’t be used to attack others. A nuclear accident with radiological consequences will spare no one," Grossi added.

The IAEA head discussed this issue with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Zaporizhzhia and plans to travel to Russia soon to hold talks on safety guarantees for the plant.  

• On March 27, the IAEA Director General met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

• Earlier, Energoatom said that the most likely scenario for the liberation of the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP is its encirclement by Ukrainian troops.

• On March 30, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said that Zaporizhzhia NPP cannot be protected now, as the number of occupation troops near the plant has increased.