“The problem is that there is no solution at the IAEA level.

The process is not moving forward.

We would propose to take this problem to the next level, ”RIA Novosti quotes Kotin.

According to him, Ukrainian officials will discuss how to raise the issue of peacekeepers within the framework of the UN Security Council.

Earlier, Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia Mikhail Galuzin said that the consequences of Kyiv's actions in relation to the ZNPP could be catastrophic. 

The Russian Foreign Ministry also reported that Russia trusts the expertise and knowledge of the IAEA in matters related to the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant.

On December 30, the IAEA reported that the backup power line at the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant was disconnected due to shelling.