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Russia accused Ukraine of a "drone attack" on a unit of the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), to which the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) responded.
The "management" appointed by the occupiers stated that the Armed Forces attacked the dome of the sixth power unit of the Zaporizhzhia NPP, causing no critical damages or casualties and no threat to safety limits. Additionally, damage was reported to a truck with products in the area of the cargo port and canteen on the territory of the ZNPP. https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/pressreleases/update-220-iaea-director-general-statement-on-situation-in-ukraine
Yusov, the representative of the Main Intelligence Directorate, emphasized that Ukraine is not engaged in any armed provocations on the territory of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) under illegal Russian occupation. He denounced the Russian Federation's claims of Ukrainian involvement in strikes against the ZNPP as unfounded and dangerous.
Western troops deployed in Ukraine will not be stationed directly on the front lines but will undertake crucial functions, as outlined by Neue Zürcher Zeitung:
▫️Defend the approaches to Kyiv from potential attacks originating from Belarus. By securing these approaches, Ukrainian units can be redeployed to reinforce the front lines elsewhere.
▫️Prevent any attempts by Russian forces to breach the Dnipro River and provide support to the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Zaporizhzhia direction.
▫️Safeguard the port of Odesa, a vital maritime gateway, and be prepared to transfer troops to Moldova if needed.
▫️Offer support to the Moldovan military in the event of Russian provocations, thereby enhancing regional security and stability.
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio declared a significant shift in response to Russia's war on Ukraine.
He emphasized that global events are compelling both the world and Tokyo to take decisive and unexpected actions. Specifically, Japan has opted to alter its defense stance.
"As we observe Russia's aggression against Ukraine, ongoing developments in the Middle East, and the situation in East Asia, we find ourselves at a pivotal moment in history," stated Kishida.
Switzerland has agreed to host a significant peace summit for Ukraine, with plans indicating it may occur in mid-June, according to Bloomberg.
The summit is anticipated to extend invitations to 80 to 100 countries, predominantly from regions often referred to as the Global South.
Jens Stoltenberg warned that the "alliance of authoritarian states" is increasingly cooperating against Western democracies. According to him, this alliance is becoming more and more cohesive.
The Washington Post has learned about a secret plan purportedly devised by Donald Trump to end the war within 24 hours. According to sources who spoke on condition of anonymity, Trump’s plan involves pushing Ukraine to cede Crimea and Donbas to Russia. Trump allegedly claims in private conversations that both Russia and Ukraine seek a face-saving solution and that some regions of Ukraine wouldn’t oppose becoming part of Russia.
Republican Mike Turner, chairman of the Permanent Special Committee of the US House of Representatives on Intelligence, has raised concerns about Russian propaganda influencing Congress. He stated that false narratives from the Kremlin are being heard in the House of Representatives, spreading anti-Ukrainian and pro-Russian messages.
According to The Economist, Russia has intensified its shelling of Kharkiv, aiming to turn it into a “grey zone” unfit for civilian habitation. The escalation began in December, coinciding with issues surrounding American military aid. The March 27 attack on 23rd of August Street marked a significant turning point, as it introduced glider bombs capable of causing extensive damage from afar.
Russia has approached Kazakhstan for gasoline supply amid concerns of shortages resulting from attacks on refineries, as reported by Reuters, citing three sources. A deal to provide 100 thousand tons of fuel has reportedly been finalized.
Russia has changed its tactics in attacking Ukraine's energy infrastructure by using high-precision missiles to target power plants in areas that are less defended than Kyiv. According to the Financial Times, some facilities may not be fully restored until the next winter.
The Minister of Energy of Ukraine, Herman Haluschenko, announced that Lithuania has extended a helping hand by offering technical assistance for the repair of Ukrainian thermal power plants damaged in Russian attacks. Halushchenko also noted that other countries are lending support to Ukraine in addressing the aftermath of Russian attacks on the energy sector.
The shooting of three Ukrainian prisoners of war has prompted official letters to be sent to the UN and the International Committee of the Red Cross, according to Dmytro Lubinets, Commissioner for Human Rights.
The multi-purpose ice-class reinforced supply ship "Katerina Velikaya" caught fire at the Dalzavod ship repair center in Vladivostok during the night, as reported by Russian media.
Two years ago, Russia attacked the Kramatorsk train station, a place where civilians were waiting on evacuation trains. On April 8, 2022, approximately four thousand people were waiting to leave, a lifeline out of war-torn Donetsk, Luhansk, and Kharkiv regions. Kramatorsk was the main hub. According to Pavlo Kyrylenko, head of the Donetsk regional military administration, over 170,000 people had found safety through train evacuation before the attack.
In the Russian city of Orsk, after the repeated breach of the dam on the Ural River, the work of the Orsknaftoorgsintez refinery was suspended