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Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide visited Rivne nuclear power plant in Ukraine

​​​​​​​Russian attacks on critical energy infrastructure in Ukraine have intensified. This has made the country even more dependent on nuclear power, and president Zelensky recently expressed concern about Russia impacting the production.

Last updated: 21. oktober 2024 15:29

On Friday, Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide visited Rivne nuclear power plant in Ukraine to express Norwegian support for the work on nuclear safety and security.

‘Russia’s attacks on the power grid can jeopardise nuclear safety even when nuclear power plants are not directly affected. International law places a clear responsibility on the parties to avoid disproportionate collateral damage. Any attack that jeopardises nuclear safety in Ukraine and Europe will therefore be unacceptable,’ he said.