Zelensky discusses situation at Zaporizhzhia NPP with Trudeau, Freeland

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland have discussed with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky the fire at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant caused by Russian shelling.

That's according to the office of the Prime Minister of Canada, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.

According to the statement, President Zelensky expressed deep concern over the potentially devastating consequences for the health and safety of Ukrainians and Europeans without an immediate ceasefire near the nuclear power plant. Prime Minister Trudeau called on Russia to immediately cease all hostilities in the region and to commit itself to continuing to communicate with partners and allies.

According to the statement, the two leaders discussed ways in which Canada can continue to support Ukraine in the near future. Prime Minister Trudeau praised the Ukrainian people for their determination against the current illegal and unjustified invasion.

In the early hours of Friday, a fire broke out at the Zaporizhzhia NPP as a result of heavy weapons shelling by the Russian army. One shell hit the first power unit. Zaporizhzhia NPP said that Chechen fighters broke into the territory of the plant and wanted to lay mines at the plant.