You do realise it was Russia who's been shelling the ZNPP, and it was the Ukrainian staff keeping the plant safe?

So, No. Russia hasn't asked for monitoring. It was the IAEE itself.

" The ZNPP has been controlled by Russian forces since early March. Over the past seven months, its Ukrainian operating staff have worked to prevent a nuclear accident during the current military conflict, in extremely difficult conditions with frequent shelling at the plant or near it."

Also the IAEE STILL hasn't been granted full access by plant which has been under Russian military control.

" The IAEA experts have requested additional access that is necessary to confirm the absence of mines or explosives. In particular, access to the rooftops of reactor units 3 and 4 is essential, as well as access to parts of the turbine halls and some parts of the cooling system at the plant."

Hey now, let's not let facts get in the way of a liberal circle jerk.

From your link:

VIENNA, July 5 (Reuters) - Experts from the U.N. nuclear watchdog based at the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine have yet to observe any indications of mines or explosives at the plant, but they need more access to be sure

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