“Today I launched the IAEA support and assistance mission in Chernobyl.
Our specialists will remain at all Ukrainian nuclear power plants to provide vital assistance in the field of nuclear safety and protection,” he said.
Earlier, the IAEA announced its intention to deploy two experts each at three Ukrainian nuclear power plants and at the site of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.
Grossi also expressed hope for an early meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.