The International Atomic Energy Agency requires access to the nuclear power plant. Russia also accuses Ukraine of a second attack. In the Zaporizhia region, the head of the Russian administration is expected to prepare a referendum on union with Russia.
- The Kremlin has, for the time being, US disarmament inspections Russian nuclear arsenals under the New Start Agreement stopped. The treaty obliges both countries to restrict ICBMs, submarine-launched missiles and warplanes that can be armed with nuclear bombs.
- There is still a lack of clarity about this Zaporizhia nuclear power plant. Russia and Ukraine blame each other for the bombing. The International Atomic Energy Agency is urging both sides to allow nuclear experts unrestricted access to the facilities. Russia emphasizes that the nuclear power plant is working normally. Ukraine calls for a military-free zone. UN Secretary-General António Guterres spoke of a “suicidal thing”.
The West Wants to Destroy Russia, Said Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in an interview with Russian news agency Tass. “Russia is conducting a special military operation in Ukraine and achieving peace on our terms,” said the now deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has a new arms shipments implied. “Next week, we expect to hear from partners about the aid packages. Good news!” Zelensky said in his daily video speech on Sunday.
- The Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya anticipates strong opposition to his country’s possible full participation in Russia’s war against Ukraine. More on that.
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