The deal must be about protecting the nuclear power plant, Hammelburg says. “Furthermore, maintenance and supervision must take place under the direction of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).” However, little has been done to ensure protection as the dangers grow.
Also for this reason Rafael Grossi, managing director of the IAEA, went to the plant. He has repeatedly expressed his concern about the situation around the establishment. “The exchange has already failed six times. Then it has to move on to the generators, because the reactors in the factory have to stay cool.’
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The warring factions of Russia and Ukraine, however, face a major problem. The water reserve, in the hands of the Russians, to cool the reactors is becoming increasingly empty. “They predict disaster if they don’t find a solution.” If that water runs out, a meltdown could follow, leading to a massive nuclear meltdown. The Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant is the largest nuclear power plant in Europe.
The question is whether the warring parties will reach an agreement. “So far they haven’t listened. It’s also complicated because the plant is Ukrainian, it’s run by Ukrainians, but now it’s owned by Russians. This makes it very complicated.’
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