G7 Russia should return control of Zaporiza nuclear power plant to Ukraine

On the 10th (local time), the G7 countries urged Russia to return control of the Zaporiza nuclear power plant, Europe’s largest nuclear power plant, to Ukraine.

In a joint statement on the same day, the G7 foreign ministers said, “Ukrainian personnel responsible for the operation of the Zaporiza nuclear power plant must be able to perform their duties without any threat or pressure. pointed out

They added, “Russia must return to Ukraine control of all internationally recognized nuclear power plants in Ukraine in addition to the Zaporiza nuclear power plant.”

“We are fundamentally concerned about the serious threat to the safety of nuclear power plants in Ukraine that Russia’s takeover of nuclear power plants poses,” the G7 foreign ministers said. there,” he pointed out.

They then emphasized the importance of allowing the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) experts to directly enter the site of the Japorija nuclear power plant and confirm the safety of the nuclear power plant.

Earlier, on the 5th and 6th, the Japorija nuclear power plant and surrounding areas were bombarded for two days in a row, causing a fire and damage such as damage to power lines essential for the operation of the nuclear power plant.

In particular, there was a dizzying situation where rockets were dropped around the storage facility where the spent nuclear fuel was stored.

G7 refers to the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Japan and Canada, and the current G7 chair country is Germany.

/yunhap news

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