Temporary ceasefire declared at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, IAEA says
27 February, 16:04
The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. Photo: Getty Images
Ukraine and Russia, with the mediation of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), have agreed on a local temporary ceasefire to restore backup power supply to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.
Source: IAEA
Details: IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said that "demining activities are ongoing to ensure safe access for the repair teams".
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Kremlin-aligned Russian news agency RIA Novosti, citing Alexey Likhachev, head of Russian nuclear energy company Rosatom, reported that IAEA experts are currently monitoring repairs to the 330 kV Ferosplavna-1 power line. The line was disconnected on 10 February 2026 as a result of hostilities.
Background:
- In January 2026, Ferosplavna-1 was repaired under another temporary ceasefire arrangement.
- In December 2025, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that there was no consensus during peace talks with Russia regarding the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, but if it remained under Russian control, it would not operate.
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