Zelensky: The only thing that can ensure implementation of IAEA resolution on ZNPP is withdrawal of all Russian military from facility

KYIV. Sept 16 (Interfax-Ukraine) – President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that the only way that would ensure the implementation of the IAEA resolution on the Zaporizhia NPP would be the withdrawal of all Russian military personnel from its territory.

“An important IAEA resolution was adopted today – a resolution demanding that Russia cease all actions against the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant at the plant itself, at any other nuclear facility in Ukraine. Although international organizations are often limited in their ability to respond, we see that the IAEA clearly identifies the source of radiation danger, namely: the Russian military presence at the Zaporizhia power plant, Russian actions against the nuclear power plant,” Zelensky said in his traditional video address.

“Therefore, the complete demilitarization of the plant, the immediate withdrawal of all Russian troops from there is the only thing that can ensure the implementation of this IAEA resolution. And this is also a basic element of global security,” he added.

As long as Russian soldiers remain at the nuclear power plant, the world remains on the brink of a radiation disaster – worse than even Chornobyl.

“And it is the joint responsibility of everyone in Europe and the world – to remove the Russian presence from the territory of the ZNPP,” Zelensky said.