Europe's largest nuclear power plant in Ukraine, where Russia's military invasion continues, continues to be bombarded every day.
Under these circumstances, both Ukraine and Russia have shown a willingness to accept inspections and investigations by the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency). has become the focus.
The Zaporizhia nuclear power plant in the southeastern part of Ukraine, which is controlled by the Russian military, has been bombarded since the 5th.
Ukrainian President Zelensky said in a video released on the 8th that ``new sanctions should be imposed on the entire Russian nuclear industry for creating the threat of a nuclear disaster,'' accusing Russia of attacking. and appealed for further pressure from the international community.
In response to this, Russian Presidential spokesman Peskov said on the 8th, "An attack on a nuclear power plant by the Ukrainian military is potentially very dangerous. Countries with influence over the Ukrainian government should stop the attack." They claimed it was a military attack.
While both sides exchanged accusations of attacks by each other, both Ukraine and Russia showed willingness to accept inspections and investigations of the nuclear power plant by the IAEA and others.
The international community is increasingly concerned about ensuring the safety of the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant, which continues to be bombarded, and the focus is on whether inspections and investigations by the IAEA and others will lead to a calming down of the situation.