United Nations: India concerned over bombing near Ukraine’s Zaporizhia nuclear power plant, asks both sides to exercise restraint

New York. India has expressed concern over reports of shelling near the spent fuel storage facility of the Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine. During a briefing on Ukraine at UNSC, Indian Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj said that we appeal for mutual restraint so that there is no threat to the security of nuclear facilities.

According to a report by news agency ANI, during a briefing on Ukraine at the UNSC, Indian Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj said that we continue to reiterate that the global order is based on international law, the United Nations Charter and respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty. States should be based, he said, adding that India is also concerned about the situation in Ukraine. Since the start of the conflict, India has consistently called for an immediate end to hostilities and an end to violence. We support all diplomatic efforts to end the conflict.

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Ruchira Kamboj said that we welcome the initiative taken with the support of the Secretary General to open up grain exports from Ukraine via the Black Sea and facilitate the export of Russian foodstuffs. These efforts show that differences can be resolved through sustained dialogue. India’s statement comes after Ukraine’s allegations that Russia is shelling near the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant. Due to which a great danger of destruction has been created. Kamboj said that India is continuously monitoring the security situation of Ukraine’s nuclear plants. If there is a threat to the safety of nuclear power plants, it will have a serious impact on the health of citizens and the protection of the environment.

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