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The United Kingdom reiterates our support for the IAEA鈥檚 work to support nuclear safety, security and safeguards in Ukraine.聽聽

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We note Agency鈥檚 assessment that the overall safety situation at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant remains 鈥減recarious鈥�.聽聽

For over four months, ZNPP has been relying on a single external power line, with military activity near the site reportedly hindering the reconnection of the back-up 鈥� culminating in the ninth total loss of off-site power during the conflict. This disruption increases the chance of a nuclear accident. The Board cannot choose to remain complacent 鈥� the risks are real and persistent.聽聽

Persistent military activity around the plant, including 鈥渇requent鈥� explosions, the worrying reduction in water levels in the cooling pond, and the presence of Russian armed forces at the site are extremely worrying. Continued obstruction and limitations in access restrict the IAEA鈥檚 ability to independently carry out its vital mission.聽

We are also concerned by reports that pre-licensing inspections are taking place at ZNPP. The notion of restarting operations under such precarious conditions is not only deeply troubling 鈥� it is completely reckless.聽聽

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We continue to support the Agency鈥檚 monitoring of electrical substations critical to the safe operation of Ukraine鈥檚 nuclear power plants. We note the Agency鈥檚 findings that repair work is ongoing, and we welcome further efforts to assess the risks posed by degraded grid conditions. Its resilience must remain a priority.

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The UK continues to play a key role in it support to Ukraine. As the DG reports, the UK provided support for a series of mental health workshops for Ukrainian NPP occupational psychologists. In the context of prolonged conflict and sustained pressure on nuclear personnel, such support is vital.聽聽

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We welcome the Agency鈥檚 continued commitment to comply with UN General Assembly resolution 11/4 adopted on 12 October 2022 and all relevant resolutions from the IAEA policy making organs.聽聽

These frameworks underscore the importance of respecting Ukraine鈥檚 sovereignty, which is inseparable from ensuring nuclear safety and security in Ukraine. As long as Russia continues its aggression, the risks remain severe.聽聽

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The Russian Ambassador spoke about double standards.聽 On that theme, I note how deeply cynical Russia鈥檚 denunciation of acts of aggression in Iran was. Let鈥檚 not forget, the same Russia that claims to support the principles of international law in relation to Iran brazenly violated these principles through its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine - an act explicitly condemned by the UN General Assembly as illegal and a breach of Ukraine鈥檚 sovereignty and territorial integrity. I would suggest that Russia鈥檚 posture on Iran, and its calls for diplomacy, are not principled - they are hypocritical, a calculated distraction from Russia鈥檚 own violations and a clear case of double standards. I urge colleagues not to lose sight of that.聽

Thank you, Chair.