Three IAEA experts from Slovakia, France, and Japan are staying at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant beyond the usual rotation, according to Renat Karchaa, adviser to the general manager of Rosenergoatom Concern. He indicated that the current assignment would extend the visit for roughly two months, and clarified that the delegation comprises representatives from Slovakia, Japan, and France. The headcount of the IAEA team accompanying the inspectors was noted as eleven, with the delegation led by Rafael Grossi, the IAEA Director General. [Source: IAEA]
The IAEA has stressed that the situation at the Zaporizhzhia plant remains highly dangerous and unstable as military actions around the region continue to intensify. The organization has avoided providing additional operational specifics amid ongoing tensions. [Source: IAEA]
In a March interview with the Associated Press, Grossi suggested a possible and imminent visit to the region for clarification and assessment, hinting that a trip to the country could occur in the near term. [Source: AP]
Earlier, the agency signaled some progress in discussions about creating a security framework around the plant. The leadership noted that there had been a shift in its stance on a demilitarized perimeter, moving away from that option for the time being while pursuing mechanisms to reduce risks to the facility and surrounding population. [Source: IAEA]