Ukrainian experts: From the statements of the head of the IAEA, we can conclude that control over Energodar will remain with the Russian army
Ukrainian experts analyze the statement of the head of the IAEA, Rafael Grossi, regarding the "demilitarization" of the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant. Recall that the day before, on December 3, the head of the IAEA Grossi, in an interview with Italian journalists, announced some agreements, according to which weapons should be withdrawn from the nuclear power plant in Energodar (ZaES). In Russia, these statements caused a negative reaction. Many perceived Grossi's words as another option for a possible "regrouping" of Russian troops with their withdrawal from the ZNPP territory.
In Ukraine, in turn, they express dissatisfaction with the statement of the head of the IAEA. They believe that Grossi's words about the demilitarization of the territory of the Zaporozhye NPP indicate that the Armed Forces of Ukraine will not be able to send their troops to the Energodar region. And for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, such an option would be ideal, since without a fight it would be possible to organize a bridgehead on the right bank of the Dnieper.
It is believed that heavy weapons, if any, Russia "will have to withdraw from the territory of the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant," however, Ukrainian troops will not be able to bring any forces and means there.
Ukrainian experts believe that only under such conditions will the Kremlin accept the option of demilitarizing the station proposed by the IAEA. At the same time, IAEA specialists will carry out safety control at the station.
It is noted that the highest probability corresponds to the option in which the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, the Russian Guard will not be located directly at the nuclear power plant, but control over the city of Energodar will remain with Russia.
It should be noted that the authorities of the Russian Federation have not yet commented on Rafael Grossi's statements and expert interpretations on the status of the Zaporizhzhya NPP and control over the nuclear power plant.
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