The Ukrainian president previously warned that Russia is preparing an attack against the plant to release radiation
June 23 () –
The President of Ukraine, Volodimir Zelensky, has called for the “complete vacation” of the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant, under the control of the Russian Army.
“We require the complete vacation of the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant. And anyone who turns a blind eye to the Russian occupation, to the mining of the territory and the structures of the nuclear power plant, actually contributes not only to Russian evil, but to the terror in general,” Zelensky said in a speech.
“We will inform our partners and we will also send information to those countries that claim to be neutral even at this time. Obviously, radiation does not care who is neutral and can reach anywhere in the world. Consequently, anyone in the world can help , and it is well known what has to be done”, added the president.
In addition, Zelenski has assured that his government will do everything possible to unite the forces and the necessary means to “pressure and influence” Russia.
“Our Intelligence has received information that Russia is considering the scene of a terrorist act at the Zaporizhia nuclear plant. A terrorist act with the release of radiation,” Zelensky warned on Thursday afternoon, something that the Kremlin has not taken long. in denying
For its part, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has stated that it is aware of reports that indicate that mines have been placed near the cooling pond of the nuclear reactor, although it has clarified that during the last expedition, led by the director General Rafael Grossi, no explosives were observed in the area.
CONSEQUENCES OF THE DESTRUCTION OF THE DAM
The Ukrainian president has maintained that the situation in the area occupied by Russia, flooded by the destruction of the Kajovka dam, is a “catastrophe”, that the Russian authorities “hide the bodies”.
“And this is not the first time that Russia has tried to destroy the evidence and traces of its crimes in the occupied territory. They did so in Mariupol and elsewhere. But this is such a truth that cannot be hidden,” he reiterated. Zelensky.
CALL BETWEEN YERMAK AND SULLIVAN
The chief of staff of the Ukrainian Presidency, Andri Yermak, held a conversation this afternoon with the US National Security Adviser, Jake Sullivan, in which the Ukrainian reported on the situation at the front, as well as the actions both offensive and defensive.
Yermak has also notified the weapons needs of the Ukrainian Army for the counteroffensive, as well as the plans of the Russian forces compiled by Ukrainian intelligence.