IAEA chief visits Ukraine to advance nuclear infrastructure security talks

Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi is currently on a visit to Ukraine, where he met with Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha to discuss ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and security of the country’s nuclear energy infrastructure.

“Important meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha today [June 3] in Kyiv. Agreed on importance of IAEA’s continued support for nuclear safety and security in Ukraine, including our permanent presence at ZNPP [Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant], which remains essential,” Caliber.Az reports, citing Grossi’s message on X.

Important meeting with @MFA_Ukraine’s @andrii_sybiha today in Kyiv.
Agreed on importance of @IAEAorg’s continued support for nuclear safety and security in Ukraine 🇺🇦, including our permanent presence at ZNPP, which remains essential. pic.twitter.com/QZETa9CCha

— Rafael Mariano Grossi (@rafaelmgrossi) June 3, 2025

The talks focused on maintaining high safety standards at nuclear facilities amid the continuing challenges posed by the ongoing conflict.

By Naila Huseynova