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Ukrainian Ambassador to UN Says IAEA Report Supports Claim Russia Uses NPP as Shield Ukrainian Ambassador to the United Nations Sergiy Kyslytsya attends a UN Security Council meeting on the situation of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (Ukraine) at the United Nations headquarters on September 6. (Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images) Ukraine’s ambassador to the United Nations said his country’s claims that the Russians are using the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant as a shield for their personnel and military hardware “have been verified by the IAEA “. “In a context of increased security threats after the occupation (of the plant), Ukraine has clearly demonstrated its readiness to explore all options to neutralize the nuclear risk,” Sergiy Kyslytsya said. The preparation of the visit and subsequent events have revealed that the occupying power is willing to continue practicing nuclear terrorism and spares no effort to use the IAEA for manipulative purposes.” His comments follow an IAEA report on Tuesday in the which claimed the nuclear watchdog was “gravely concerned” about the situation at the plant Kyslytsya said “(Russia’s) armed provocations continue” He refuted Russian claims that Ukraine is responsible for shelling in the area “We confirm that, under no circumstances, has Ukraine resorted to forceful military actions in relation to the (central) that would endanger not only our own state, but also millions of lives in neighboring countries.” ultimately eliminate the nuclear threats stemming from the illegal Russian presence at the plant, is the withdrawal of Russian weapons and troops and the return n of the power station to full legitimate control of Ukraine”. He affirmed that the country shares the report’s recommendations and is willing to consult with the IAEA about its permanence in the facility.