IAEA announces temporary ceasefire for repair of backup power line at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant
Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has announced that the agency has reached an agreement with Russia and Ukraine on a local ceasefire to allow repairs to a backup power line at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP).
Source: IAEA website
Quote from IAEA: "Technicians from Ukraine's electrical grid operator are expected to begin repair work on the 330 kV line – damaged and disconnected as a result of military activity on 2 January – in the coming days. The disconnection has left Europe's largest NPP dependent on its sole functioning 750 kV main power line."
Details: The IAEA team has travelled from Vienna to the frontline area to monitor the repair work.
Quote from Grossi: "The IAEA continues to work closely with both sides to ensure nuclear safety at the ZNPP and to prevent a nuclear accident during the conflict. This temporary ceasefire, the fourth we have negotiated, demonstrates the indispensable role that we continue to play."
Previously: At the end of December 2025, repair works began on a power transmission line near the Russian-occupied ZNPP, following a local ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, achieved with the mediation of the IAEA.
Background:
- According to the Russia media outlet Kommersant, Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin has stated that the US side is interested in building mining facilities at the ZNPP and in jointly managing the facility without Ukraine's involvement.
- US President Donald Trump claimed that Ukraine and Russia were working together to restart the ZNPP.
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