KYIV, Feb 4 – The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) considers the decision on whether to complete units 3 and 4 of the Khmelnytsky Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) an internal matter for Ukraine. The agency's mission is to ensure compliance with nuclear safety standards, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said.

"We believe that every country has sovereign authority to decide which projects it will pursue in the energy sector. In Ukraine's case, it seems to be a wise decision because, as we see today, nuclear energy has remained a critical backbone supporting the economy during the extremely challenging times of war," Grossi told reporters in Kyiv on Tuesday after visiting one of the energy substations.