The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency has arrived in Ukraine to deliver technical assistance ensuring the safety and security of Ukraine’s nuclear facilities.
As part of the trip, IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi will be visiting one of Ukraine’s nuclear power plants this week, the agency said.
Grossi's visit comes after Ukraine requested assistance in ensuring safety and security at its nuclear plants in the midst of Russia's invasion.
“We must act now to help prevent the danger of a nuclear accident,” said Grossi in a Twitter post.
"Ukraine has one of Europe’s largest nuclear power programs," he said in a separate statement. "The IAEA’s presence, where needed to ensure safety and security, is of paramount importance. We are ready to provide the necessary support now," NBC News reports.
