Norway’s Foreign Minister visits Rivne NPP

That’s according to the press release by the Norwegian government, Ukrinform reports.

"Russia’s attacks on the power grid can jeardise nuclear safety even when nuclear power plants are not directly affected," the Norwegian minister said, adding that any attack that jeardizes nuclear safety in Ukraine and Eure will be unacceptable.

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He noted that Norway's coeration with Ukraine in the field of nuclear safety began after the Chornobyl accident in 1986. That coeration was expanded after Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea and invasion of eastern Ukraine in 2014, before further strengthening in 2022 after Russia’s full-scale incursion into Ukraine.

Eide recalled that in March 2022, Norway had provided the Rivne NPP with necessary spare parts for its safe eration.

"We have also provided support for cybersecurity measures at the Rivne plant and provided equipment to ensure rapid start-up of the reactors after automatic shutdown due to an unstable power supply," the minister said.

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He also expressed deep concern over the situation at the Zaporizhzhia NPP that remains occupied by Russian invasion forces.

Along with Eide, Director General Per Strand of the Norwegian Radiation and Safety Authority (DSA), also arrived at the Rivne NPP.

"Russia’s attacks on the power grid pose a direct threat to nuclear safety and security in Eure," he said.

As Ukrinform reported earlier, on Thursday, Norway’s t diplomat Espen Barth Eide said his country would allocate a EUR 250 million aid package to Ukraine for the restoration of energy facilities affected by Russian strikes and the develment of modern energy infrastructure.