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Ukraine’s UN ambassador, Sergiy Kyslytsya, has accused Russia of a “a well-planned false-flag operation” endangering the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, as the two countries traded accusations at the UN security council over alleged attacks on Europe’s largest nuclear power station.
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The Zaporizhzia nuclear power plant reportedly suffered at least three direct strikes on 7 April and another drone attack at the plant’s nearby training centre on 9 April.
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The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Mariano Grossi, said, without attributing blame, that the “reckless” attacks had put the world “dangerously close to a nuclear accident”.
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“Let me put it plainly. Two years of war are weighing heavily on nuclear safety” at the plant, he was also quoted as saying.
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Ukraine and its allies again blamed Russia on Monday for the dangers on the ground. “Russia doesn’t care about these risks…if it did, it wouldn’t continue to forcefully control its power plants” US Deputy Ambassador Robert Wood told the Security Council.
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Russia and Ukraine have repeatedly accused Zaporizhzhia of targeting Zaporizhzhia since it was captured by Russian forces in the first weeks of Moscow’s all-out invasion in February 2022 (though both have denied attacking Zaporizhzhia). denied).
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More on this story soon. In other developments:
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Volodymyr Zelensky called out to allies To show Ukraine the same solidarity we showed in helping Israel fend off an Iranian attack. Ukraine’s president reiterated his call for air defenses to protect against Russian attacks on cities and infrastructure. “Israel is not a member of NATO…and no one has ever been involved in a war,” Zelenskiy said. “They simply helped save lives. Shahed [drones] In the skies of Ukraine it sounds the same as in the skies of the Middle East. Unless you are shot down, your trajectory will be the same no matter where you are.Western allies have been reluctant to send additional air defense forces to Ukraine, which requires 26 Patriot systems for complete protection. Germany promised to provide one additional system.
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In the United States, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson announced a proposal to unbundle military aid to Ukraine. Instead of passing a combined $95 billion bill that has already been approved by the Senate, it would withdraw from other aid to Israel and Taiwan. U.S. President Joe Biden called on the House of Representatives to immediately adopt the Senate’s funding package, saying, “We have to do it now.” Johnson instead insisted that the House of Commons consider separate bills this week on Ukraine, Israel and Indo-Pacific security.
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Prime Minister Johnson said the new House of Commons bill would provide for: Almost the same amount of foreign aid as the Senate bill. However, there will be differences that include assistance in the form of loans. But critics say it comes down to: The Senate bill was passed two months ago, creating further unnecessary delays.. “If House Republicans submit a supplemental bill to the Senate, [spending bill] I believe it will pass today on the floor, reach the president’s desk tonight, and get Israel the help it needs by tomorrow,” said Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer.
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air Defense systems destroyed all 9 Drone launched in Russian attack The Ukrainian Air Force said on Tuesday morning that throughout the eastern and southern regions.
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said: Discussing “just peace” in Ukraine with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The two leaders met in Beijing on Tuesday.
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The United States has imposed sanctions on 12 entities and 10 individuals in Belarus. He accused Russia of supporting Russia’s war against Ukraine. According to the Ministry of Finance, the targeted companies include a machine tool manufacturer, a company that sells control systems to the Belarusian military, and a manufacturer of wireless communications equipment.
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Asylum application by Russian nationalsIncluding soldiers who deserted. Although the population has surged since full-scale invasion, few have won protection.The Associated Press reported. The number of asylum applications in France increased by more than 50% from 2022 to 2023, to a total of about 3,400 people, according to the French office in charge of applications. In 2023, Germany received 7,663 first-time asylum applications from Russian nationals, up from 2,851 in 2022. U.S. Customs and Border Protection encountered more than 57,000 Russians at the U.S. border in fiscal year 2023, up from approximately 13,000 in fiscal year 2021. Russian independent media outlet Mediazona has recorded more than 7,300 cases in Russian courts against deserters since September 2022. According to the Associated Press, escape incidents will jump sixfold in 2023.
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Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholzsaid he hoped Berlin and China could help achieve a “just peace” in Ukraine during talks with the Chinese side. Xi Jinpingin the Chinese capital.
Scholz said he hoped to meet with Xi at the Diaoyutai State Guest House in Beijing on Tuesday to discuss “how we can further contribute to a just peace in Ukraine.”
According to a recording provided, Scholz arrived in China on Sunday for his second visit since taking office, and told Xi that “Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine and Russian military armaments have a very serious negative impact on European security.” I’m giving,” he said. Near the Prime Minister’s official residence.
“They directly affect our core interests,” he told Xi, adding: “They violate the principles of the United Nations Charter and therefore damage the entire international order.”
In February 2022, just days before Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, China and Russia visited Beijing and declared an “unrestricted” partnership.
U.S. officials recently said China is helping Russia export drones, space capabilities and machine tools essential to making ballistic missiles.
Opening overview
Hello. Welcome to the Guardian’s live coverage of the Ukraine war.
Ukraine’s Ambassador to the United Nations Sergiy Kislysha blamed Russia. ‘Carefully planned false flag operation’ endangers Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plantBoth countries exchanged accusations at the United Nations Security Council over the alleged attack on Europe’s largest nuclear power plant.
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant reportedly received at least three direct hits on April 7, and another drone attack on April 9 at a training center near the plant.
The Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Mariano Grossisaid the “reckless” attack brought the world “dangerously close to a nuclear accident” without attributing responsibility.
“Let me be clear: two years of war are weighing heavily on the safety of nuclear power,” he was quoted as saying at the plant.
Ukraine and its allies again blamed Russia on Monday for the dangers on the ground. “Russia doesn’t care about these risks…if it did, it wouldn’t continue to forcefully control its power plants” US Deputy Ambassador Robert Wood told the Security Council.
Russia and Ukraine have repeatedly accused Zaporizhzhia of targeting Zaporizhzhia since it was captured by Russian forces in the first weeks of Moscow’s all-out invasion in February 2022 (though both have denied attacking Zaporizhzhia). denied).
More on this story soon. In other developments:
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Volodymyr Zelensky called on allies To show Ukraine the same solidarity we showed in helping Israel fend off an Iranian attack. Ukraine’s president reiterated his call for air defenses to protect against Russian attacks on cities and infrastructure. “Israel is not a member of NATO…and no one has ever been involved in a war,” Zelenskiy said. “They simply helped save lives. Shahed [drones] In the skies of Ukraine it sounds the same as in the skies of the Middle East. Unless you are shot down, your trajectory will be the same no matter where you are.Western allies have been reluctant to send additional air defense forces to Ukraine, which requires 26 Patriot systems for complete protection. Germany promised to provide one additional system.
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In the United States, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson announced a proposal to unbundle military aid to Ukraine. Instead of passing a combined $95 billion bill that has already been approved by the Senate, it would withdraw from other aid to Israel and Taiwan. U.S. President Joe Biden called on the House of Representatives to immediately adopt the Senate’s funding package, saying, “We have to do it now.” Johnson instead insisted that the House of Commons consider separate bills this week on Ukraine, Israel and Indo-Pacific security.
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Prime Minister Johnson said the new House of Commons bill would provide: Almost the same amount of foreign aid as the Senate bill. However, there will be differences that include assistance in the form of loans. But critics say it comes down to: The Senate bill was passed two months ago, creating further unnecessary delays.. “If House Republicans submit a supplemental bill to the Senate, [spending bill] I believe that it will pass today on the floor, reach the president’s desk tonight, and Israel will get the aid it needs by tomorrow,” said Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer.
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air Defense systems destroyed all 9 Drone launched in Russian attack The Ukrainian Air Force said on Tuesday morning that throughout the eastern and southern regions.
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said: Discussing “just peace” in Ukraine with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The two leaders met in Beijing on Tuesday.
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The United States has imposed sanctions on 12 entities and 10 individuals in Belarus. He accused Russia of supporting Russia’s war against Ukraine. According to the Ministry of Finance, the targeted companies include a machine tool manufacturer, a company that sells control systems to the Belarusian military, and a manufacturer of wireless communications equipment.
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Asylum application by Russian nationalsIncluding soldiers who deserted. There has been a surge since the full-scale invasion, but few have won protection.The Associated Press reported. The number of asylum applications in France increased by more than 50% from 2022 to 2023, to a total of about 3,400 people, according to the French office in charge of applications. In 2023, Germany received 7,663 first-time asylum applications from Russian nationals, up from 2,851 in 2022. U.S. Customs and Border Protection encountered more than 57,000 Russians at the U.S. border in fiscal year 2023, up from approximately 13,000 in fiscal year 2021. Russian independent media outlet Mediazona has recorded more than 7,300 cases in Russian courts against deserters since September 2022. According to the Associated Press, escape incidents will jump sixfold in 2023.
