NATO Urges Russia To Allow Inspection Of Zaporizhzhia Power Plant

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on Wednesday called on Russia to agree to an inspection of the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine.

Stoltenberg said; "It is urgent to allow the inspection by the International Atomic Energy Agency and to ensure the withdrawal of all Russian forces.

"The seizure of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant by Russian forces poses a serious threat to the safety and the security of this facility.

"It raises the risks of a nuclear accident or incident, and endangers the population of Ukraine, of neighboring countries, and of the international community."

Meanwhile, in other development, Stoltenberg has also said NATO's peacekeeping force in Kosovo, KFOR, is ready to intervene if stability between Serbia and Kosovo is at risk.

"While the situation on the ground has improved, it is the responsibility of all parties particularly officials from Belgrade and Pristina to prevent escalation again."