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The heads of state and government and ministers of theG7have condemned Russias military aggression against Ukraine. In this regard they are deeply concerned by the Russian attacks on nuclear facilities in Ukraine and in the immediate vicinity of these facilities and condemn all actions endangering the safety of nuclear facilities serving peaceful purposesrecognizing that the danger to civilians from damage to a nuclear facility during an armed conflict can increase dramatically and that the radiological dangers to civilians and the environment from a nuclear accident extend beyond the borders of any countryThey welcome the efforts of the Director-General of theIAEAfor a Framework Agreement on the Safety and Security of Nuclear Facilities for Peaceful Purposes in Ukraine During the Current Armed Conflict The G-7 strongly supports the following seven pillars set out by Director General Rafael GrossiThe physical integrity of nuclear facilities be they reactors fuel pools or storage and disposal sites for radioactive waste must be preservedAll safety and security systems and equipment must be fully operational at all times Operations personnel must be able to carry out their respective safety and security duties ensuring appropriate staff rotation and be able to make safety and security-related decisions free from undue pressureA reliable power supply from the grid must be available off-site for all nuclear facilitiesThere must be uninterrupted logistical supply chains and transport to and from sitesThere must be effective on-site and off-site radiation monitoring systems and emergency preparedness and response measures andThere must be reliable communication between sites and the regulatorWe support the Director-Generals urgent efforts to agree on a legal framework for the safety and security of all nuclear facilities in Ukraine while respecting Ukraines full sovereignty over its territory and infrastructure. We also urge all countries toIAEAto provide all necessary resources and equipment to facilitate technical assistance to Ukraine and ensure the security of those implementing the seven pillars in areas of armed conflict. We thank Director General Grossi and his staff for their tireless efforts towards the Framework Agreement in Support of Safety and Security of Ukraines Civilian Nuclear Facilities and commit to continue supporting the organization in promoting these seven pillars of safety and security of peaceful nuclear facilities.
