Ukraine is denying Russia to take the lead in its all-time great war

Zaporizhzhia nuclear power facility

At response to IAEA concerns, Western officials say the situation in and around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power facility in Ukraine is not as severe as has been depicted (IAEA). "The situation at Zaporizhzhia NPP is entirely out of control," IAEA director general Rafael Grossi told the AP news agency.

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

In an exclusive interview published on Tuesday, Rafael Grossi said that "every fundamental of nuclear safety had been broken" at the plant. An incredibly terrible and deadly situation is at stake. CNN has contacted the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on its own and has not received a response.

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IAEA's concerns

Although Western officials acknowledge the IAEA's concerns, they claim that the situation is not as grave as it has been depicted in the media at the present, despite the fact that they understand the organization's concerns. As the IAEA's objective is "very demanding" and "difficult" to do, "we agree," officials stated. The site's safety and security, however, is still working and effective despite its degradation in comparison to its typical operational standards.

Russia takes over

Even if Russia utilises the plant as a starting point for artillery strikes, Ukraine will be careful not to strike it. As a safe haven, Russia may use the facility to conduct defensive operations. Officials in Ukraine promised that they would "examine very carefully" how to avoid incurring serious risks near the site.

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Chernobyl-like catastrophe

Recall that nuclear power plants are built to survive terrorist assaults, including aircraft striking reactors and so on. Because that's completely untrue, "please don't assume we're looking at a Chernobyl-like catastrophe" The eighth hearing in Brittney Griner's drug smuggling trial has begun at Khimki court in the Moscow region.Today, the judge is hearing the parties' final arguments in the case.

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Maria Blagovolina

Griner's lawyer, Maria Blagovolina, a partner at Rybalkin Gortsunyan Dyakin and Partners law firm, stated in a statement distributed to media, including CNN, that the verdict should be revealed by Thursday evening local time. Grinders held out a picture of her teammates from the Russian basketball side she played for over the offseason UMMC Ekaterinburg.

One gramme of cannabis oil

Earlier this year, Griner was detained at a Moscow airport and charged with attempting to smuggle less than one gramme of cannabis oil out of the country in her carry-on luggage. If convicted, she could serve a sentence of up to ten years in prison.

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Donetsk People's Republic (DPR)

Last month, the two-time Olympic gold medallist pleaded guilty to drug charges in what her lawyers believe was an attempt to take responsibility and gain leniency if she is convicted and jailed. On Thursday, five people were murdered in bombardment of the city centre of Donetsk by the Ukrainian military, according to the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic (DPR).

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DPR Territorial Defense

As stated by a representative of the DPR Territorial Defense, the Ukrainian shelling was aimed at "inflicting maximum harm" on civilians, "particularly the Republic's leaders." At the time of the shelling, the leaders of the DPR were attending a memorial ceremony in a nearby theatre.

Voroshilovskyi district

In the Voroshilovskyi district, five civilians were murdered, six others were injured, and civilian infrastructure was destroyed as a result of the shelling, according to the Territorial Defense. The Ukrainian side has not responded to inquiries about the walkout. However, since the Russian assault began, Ukrainian artillery and rockets have targeted the city, which is only 12.4 miles from the front lines.

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Volodymyr Zelensky’s words for China

The ship, LAODICEA, is now outside Lebanese territorial waters, Lebanon's caretaker minister says. The Russian Embassy in Lebanon had denied the grain is stolen. Western officials estimate that up to 20,000 Russian soldiers have been killed in Ukraine. Ukraine is seeking an opportunity to speak "directly" with China about its ongoing war with Russia, Ukraine's president says. Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine has officially asked for a conversation with China after the Russian invasion began in February.

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Zelensky claims Russian army as executioners and rapists

He said that because China is "a very powerful state" and "a powerful economy," it can influence Russia. Zelensky said Ukraine has officially asked for a conversation with China after the Russian invasion began in late February. NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg: If Russia wins this war, he will have confirmation that violence works. Then other neighboring countries may be next. "The only thing that poses a threat to Ukrainians is (Russian) army of executioners and rapists coming to (Ukraine) to commit genocide," he said in the tweet.

Amnesty International

Amnesty International says it found evidence of Ukrainian forces launching strikes from within populated residential areas. 15% of Ukraine's population has been displaced, according to the International Organization for Migration. Residents of a village near Ukraine's border with Belarus feel betrayed by their neighbors Russia. "We expected such an attack from Putin. but we did not expect this from the Belarusians," Svitlana Slyvka says. They are worse than Russia."   

Moscow is using artillery

Ukraine's military claims that Russian soldiers are continuing their onslaught in the country's east, but that Ukraine has been able to halt their progress. Civilians can flee Russian-occupied territory through the city, one of the few "green lanes." A counter-offensive against Russia has been attempted by Ukraine. On Thursday, there would be no grain supplies from Ukraine's Black Sea ports. This area is under Russian control, and Ukrainian officials claim that Moscow is deploying artillery to hang on to the territory it now holds.