France calls for demilitarization of area around Zaporizhzhia nuke plant

Paris stands for the demilitarization of the area around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Fance's Energy Transition Minister Agnes Pannier-Runacher said on the air of RTL radio station, Report informs referring to TASS.

"We strongly urge the demilitarization of the Zaporizhzhia plant area. This is an important issue that needs to be collectively resolved," she said.

She noted that French President Emmanuel Macron outlined the position of Paris in a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

On the night of September 11, power unit No. 6 of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant was disconnected from the power grid. According to the information, due to Russian shelling, all communication lines of the plant with the energy system of Ukraine were damaged.

This is the largest nuclear power plant in Europe. The nuclear power plant, located in the city of Enerhodar, is currently under the control of Russian troops.