Europe 1 with AFP 5:15 p.m., October 3, 2022
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) announced on Monday that the director general of Ukraine's Zaporizhia nuclear power plant has been released.
He was arrested on Friday by Russia, which controls the site.
"I have received confirmation that he has returned home safe and sound," said the director of the UN agency.
The director general of the Ukrainian nuclear power plant in Zaporijjia, arrested on Friday by Russia, which controls the site, has been released, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which has experts on site, announced on Monday.
"I welcome the release of Igor Murachov," tweeted the director general of the UN body, Rafael Grossi.
"I have received confirmation that he has returned home safe and sound."
I welcome the release of Ihor Murashov, Director General of #Ukraine's #Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant;
I have received confirmation that Mr Murashov has returned to his family safely.
— Rafael MarianoGrossi (@rafaelmgrossi) October 3, 2022
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