Putin Meets with IAEA Chief at Global Atomic Forum After Grossi's UN Announcement

  

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and other heads of delegation at the Global Atomic Forum. The meeting took on particular significance after Grossi officially announced his intention to run for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) in the next term.

During the conversation, Putin highlighted the importance of the IAEA's role in regulating and supervising the peaceful use of nuclear energy, as well as in preserving international security. The president also emphasized the need to maintain international cooperation in the nuclear field, despite current geopolitical tensions.

Grossi's announcement marks a significant moment in international diplomacy, as it opens the door to competition for the highest office in the multilateral system. His candidacy could be accompanied by intense debates among global powers, in a context where the balance between energy security, nuclear disarmament, and political rivalries is increasingly delicate.