Russian Nuclear Terrorism at ZNPP: Zelenskyi Urged for New Strict Sanction against Russian and Rosatom

In his traditional daily address on August 15th, the President emphasized that any radiation incident at ZNPP may result in terrible consequences for many countries of the world.

" Russia does not stop its blackmail in and around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Provocative shelling of the NPP territory continues. Under the cover of the plant, the occupiers are shelling nearby cities and communities. The Russian troops hide ammunition and equipment right in the facilities of the plant. De facto the plant is mined. All this clearly shows that Russia is rejecting the security demands of the European Union countries and 15 other countries - 42 in total - that called on Russia to withdraw its forces from the plant. In particular, these are Turkey, Georgia, Great Britain, Korea, Japan, Australia, Canada, the United States of America. If a terrorist state allows itself to completely ignore the demands of the international community, especially in such a sensitive topic, this clearly indicates the need for immediate action.", - Ukrainian leader said.

According to him, the issue of potential nuclear disaster at ZNPP has already been brought to the highest international level - the UN and the IAEA.

" Any radiation incident at the Zaporizhzhia NPP can affect the countries of the European Union, Turkey, Georgia and countries from more distant regions. Everything depends solely on the direction and speed of the wind. If Russia's actions cause a catastrophe, the consequences may also hit those who remain silent so far. This issue has already been brought to the highest international level - the UN and the IAEA. Of course, Russian nuclear blackmail is also discussed between states. There is a corresponding statement from the ministers of foreign affairs of the G7. They clearly understand that Russia is responsible for this nuclear crisis, the President added.

Ukrainian leader stressed that all Russian troops should be immediately withdrawn from the plant and neighboring areas without any conditions, and the plant should return under control of Ukrainian government.

"All Russian troops must be immediately withdrawn from the plant and neighboring areas without any conditions. The world has been fighting for many decades for proper control over all activities with nuclear materials and radiation safety. And if now the world lacks the strength and determination to protect one nuclear plant, it means that the world loses. Loses to terrorists. Gives in to nuclear blackmail. And this may be a precedent that other terrorists will see. There is still a chance to prevent this defeat", Zelenskyi said.

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