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International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi (R) and Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation Director General Alexey Likhachev (2-R) hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin (L). Photo: PAP/EPA/RAMIL SITDIKOV / SPUTNIK / KREMLIN POOL

Head of world’s nuclear agency meets Putin to discuss Zaporizhzhia plant

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday following discussions with energy officials regarding safety at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine.

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi (L) and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. Photos: meetband/Energoatom/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images; Contributor/Getty Images

IAEA’s head to discuss Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant with Putin

U.N. nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi said on Monday he intends to discuss Russia’s plans for the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant it has been occupying in Ukraine, when he is due to meet Russian president Vladimir Putin later this week.