Zelensky Demands Russian Withdrawal from Nuclear Power Plant in Zaporizhzhia

Russian military must immediately leave the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who also issued a "catastrophe" warning. The largest nuclear power station in Europe, the Zaporizhzhia plant, was taken over by Russian forces within a few weeks after the invasion of Ukraine on February 24. Despite being governed by Russia, Ukrainian employees have kept the plant running throughout the conflict. Concerns about an impending nuclear disaster have been aroused by recent military activities at and around the plant. Ukraine has accused Russia of attacking the reactor and committing "nuclear terrorism."

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) must be allowed to investigate the site, according to a coalition of 42 nations that includes all of the European Union's member states, the United States, and the United Kingdom. In a statement issued on Monday, Maria Zakharova, a spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, stated that Russia would "do all necessary to make it feasible for IAEA specialists to present at the station."

Zelensky claimed in a televised speech on Monday night that Russia was using the facility as a base to store weapons and conduct strikes on surrounding communities. He also accused Russia of indulging in "blackmail." In and near the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, Zelensky claimed, "Russia does not stop its blackmail." "The territory of the NPP is still being shelled provocatively. The occupants are shelling adjacent towns and cities while hiding inside the factory. In the plant's facilities, the Russian troops conceal weapons and equipment. The plant is actually mined.

All of this, he continued, "clearly demonstrates that Russia is ignoring the security requirements of the European Union countries and 15 other nations, for a total of 42 countries, who called on Russia to evacuate its forces from the facility. "It is obvious that prompt action is required if a terrorist state permits itself to utterly disregard the concerns of the world community, especially on such a delicate subject."

Zelensky commanded the quick departure of all Russian personnel from the facility. He forewarned that "any radioactive event" at the facility, which may have an impact on Europe and possibly other "more distant places," would be caused by Russian "terrorists." The ramifications of Russia's actions could also affect people who have been silent up until now, according to Zelensky. "Without restrictions, all Russian troops must be withdrawn right away from the plant and the surrounding areas."

"If the world loses now because it has the strength and resolve to safeguard one nuclear facility," he continued. Terrorist losses. yields to nuclear extortion. Additionally, other terrorists can see this as a model. There is yet time to avert this setback.

Insisting that Russian air defence forces are attempting to avert a nuclear calamity, Russia has denied attacking the plant and instead blamed Ukraine for the strikes. Using the justification that "Western-made munitions" had lately been shot at the plant, state-run Russian TV Channel One claimed on Monday that the Zaporizhzhia plant had "become a target for missile and artillery strikes by the Ukrainian army."