Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to grant permission to UN officials to visit and inspect Zaporizhzhia nuclear complex in Ukraine.
The Kremlin made the announcement after a call between President Vladimir Putin and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron.
The Kremlin said both leaders noted the importance of sending IAEA experts to the nuclear complex to assess the situation on the ground.
Meanwhile, the International Atomic Energy Agency says it is actively consulting with all parties on sending a mission to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine as soon as possible.
In a statement, IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi reiterated his appeal for maximum military restraint in area around the Zaporizhzhia plant, following new signs of rising tension.
Grossi warned that any further escalation could lead to a severe nuclear accident with potentially grave consequences for human health and environment in Ukraine and elsewhere.
Source: Radio Pakistan