Russia to not withdraw troops from ZNPP, says Kyiv must be 'forced' to stop shelling

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has said that Russia is t withdrawing its soldiers from Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Peskov called for pressurising Ukraine to stop shelling on nuclear power plant's territory in Zaporizhzhia, Sputnik reported. He warned that shelling of Ukrainian armed forces at Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant's site could le to "catastrophic consequences". 

Calling on all nations to pressurise Ukraine to stop shelling at nuclear power plant, he said, " key issue right w is to force Ukrainian side to stop barbaric shelling of objects on territory of station, which could le to very s and catastrophic consequences," as per Sputnik report. Echoing similar remarks, Russian President Vlimir Putin on Sunday, 11 September, stressed that Ukraine has been conducting shelling at Zaporizhzhia and warned that it could le to "catastrophic consequences." In his telephonic conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron, Putin "drew attention to regular Ukrainian attacks on ZNPP facilities, including a rioactive waste stor facility, which is fraught with catastrophic consequences." 

 Putin calls for pressurising Ukraine to stop shelling at ZNPP

Putin underscored that Russian specialists were taking steps to ensure security of Zaporizhzhia NPP and called for pressurising Ukraine to stop shelling at nuclear facility. tably, Russian forces took control of Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant shortly after Moscow began its offensive in Ukraine. Russia has been accusing Ukrainian armed forces of shelling at nuclear facility in Zaporizhzhia. Meanwhile, Ukraine has accused Russia of storing its military equipment around Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. As per news report, Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant's reactors have been shut down due to constant threats and occasional destruction of power lines. nearby regions, including Enerhodar city which remains under control of Russian forces, are receiving power from Russian power grid.

Consultations regarding 'nuclear safety' around ZNPP started: IAEA Chief

Meanwhile, Rafael Grossi, director-general of International Atomic Energy ncy, said that he has started talks with Russia and Ukraine about a "nuclear safety and security protection zone" around Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, according to AP. Speaking to reporters, Grossi said that Russia and Ukraine seem to be interested in proposal. Grossi said that he me proposal last week after he led a team of inspectors to nuclear power plant in Zaporizhzhia. He stressed that Russia and Ukraine must agree to t shell or attack Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. 

 “What we need here really is Ukraine and Russia to agree on a very simple principle of t attacking, or t shelling, at plant,” Grossi said as per AP. 

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