European Commission responds to Ukraine’s request for nuclear power plant: Russia’s actions in relation to nuclear radiation facilities are unacceptable
Ukraine , Ukrainegate , 22 , March , 2022 | War News
The letter of the EU Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson, on behalf of the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, emphasizes the EC’s position on the inadmissible actions of the aggressor in Ukraine and on nuclear radiation facilities in its territory, which creates unprecedented risks nuclear incidents.
It is reported that the position of the European Commission on the joint appeal of the Ministry of Energy, SNRCU and NNEGC “Energoatom” of March 5, 2022 on the critical situation at nuclear facilities in Ukraine in connection with the military invasion and seizure of Chernobyl, Russia exclusion zone, Zaporizhzhya NPP.
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“The letter of the EU Commissioner for Energy K. Simson, on behalf of the President of the European Commission Ms. Ursula von der Leyen, emphasizes the position of the EC on the absolute inadmissibility of actions by the aggressor in Ukraine and on nuclear radiation facilities in its territory. creates unprecedented risks of nuclear incidents, “the statement said.
It is noted that the European Commission highly appreciates the efforts of the authorized central authorities of Ukraine to counter military aggression, maintain nuclear and radiation safety in Ukraine.
The EC also emphasizes the importance of ongoing dialogue with international partners on the situation around Ukraine’s nuclear power plants and supports the involvement of IAEA, European Nuclear Regulators (ENSREG), WENRA, HERCA and other international partners in these processes.
“If necessary, the parties are ready to join inspections and verifications of safe operation of Ukrainian NPPs under the auspices of the IAEA mission, provide support to Ukraine in risk assessment and support the SNRCU in restoring regulatory control over nuclear power facilities in Ukraine,” the SNRCU said.
However, it is reported that in order to provide practical assistance to the regulator and NPPs of Ukraine, it is critical to ensure safe access of representatives of international organizations to the sites.
“Currently, the issue of creating appropriate safe preconditions remains important and unresolved,” the statement said.
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Petro Kotin, head of Energoatom, said that the Russian occupiers were using the Zaporizhia and Chernobyl nuclear power plants as military bases.
Source: Ukrgate
