Russian propaganda spreads this thesis. In particular, the American economist Jeffrey Sachs stated this in the program of the propagandist Soloviov. He accused Ukraine of shelling the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. They say, most likely, the Ukrainians are shelling it themselves, since what is the point of shelling a Russian nuclear power plant if it controls it. In fact, Ukraine has repeatedly stated about the provocations of the Russian military on the territory of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which is now really controlled by Russia, which poses a significant danger. As the Center for Counteracting Disinformation writes, the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Oleksii Reznikov called the shelling of the territory near the ZNPP a provocation by Russian infidels. Also, the GUR of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reported on 23.08 about Russian shelling of the ZTES ash pits in order to cause radioactive dust. In addition, Jeffrey Sachs, according to whom propaganda concludes that it is not profitable for Russia to shell the ZNPP, is not at all competent to comment on such issues. Sacks is an American economist and economic advisor to governments in Latin America, Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union countries, Asia, and Africa, but he is not an expert on nuclear security or military strategies. Of course, he can express his opinion about the situation at the ZNPP, but you should not take his words seriously. Remember that Russia has repeatedly tried to shift the responsibility for its crimes to Ukraine. For example, this was the case of shelling the colony in Olenivka. Using all sorts of foreign experts broadcasting theses that are beneficial for propaganda, Russia seeks to stake out the opinion that any provocations and shelling at nuclear power plants are not beneficial to it and thus absolve itself of responsibility for possible crimes.