NUCLEAR PLANT IN UKRAINE
India abstains from UNGA resolution against Russia
India abstained from a UN General Assembly resolution demanding Russia cease aggression against Ukraine and withdraw from the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. The resolution, adopted with 99 votes in favor, nine against, and 60 abstentions, calls for Russia to return the plant to Ukrainian control and cease attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
Targets in 90 US cities on nuclear map! Know places under threat. What has Russian President Vladimir Putin said?
The nuclear map shows many targets in Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming, including operational nuclear power plants. Besides, states of Alabama, Arizona, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee, have many places marked as potential targets of nuclear attack.
Has the end of Earth already begun? Who was Baba Venga, who predicted Vladimir Putin's assassination?
Born in 1911, Baba Venga was said to be blinded after being sucked up into a tornado. Most of her predictions can not be proved as they were not written or recorded. Despite this, some claim that the Nostradamus of the Balkans predicted a nuclear plant disaster and lab-grown humans in 2023.
PM Modi Russia visit: Russia in talks with India about building six more nuclear power units
Russian state nuclear energy company Rosatom announced plans to explore building six additional nuclear power units in India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, currently on a two-day visit to Moscow, is set to engage in official discussions at the Kremlin, with a focus on enhancing economic ties and securing affordable energy resources.
Increasing cost of nuclear weapons; amount spent in 5 years can feed 45 million people suffering due to famines
In a report that has been released, the high cost of nuclear weapons is taking a toll on many countries. Countries are continuing to expand their nuclear arsenal and this is leading to increasing costs. There are 12,000-13,000 nuclear war heads in the world.
Russia keeps up pressure on the front line as Ukraine gets a boost from Western military aid
Russian attacks on Ukrainian positions in the eastern town of Chasiv Yar are disrupting troop rotations and supply deliveries, soldiers report. As Ukraine awaits new Western military aid, Russia seeks to exploit its numerical and firepower advantage. Civilian targets are also heavily bombed, leading to ICC arrest warrants for former Russian defense leaders for alleged war crimes. Despite intense fighting, Ukrainian forces strive to hold Chasiv Yar, crucial for its strategic location. The U.S. and Czech Republic are bolstering Ukraine's ammunition supplies, while a prisoner swap was mediated by the UAE.
Moscow expects to sign new co-operation pact with Iran in 'very near future', RIA reports
Deputy Russian Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko stated that a new comprehensive cooperation agreement with Iran is close to completion and expected to be signed shortly. The agreement aims to replace a 20-year strategic pact signed in 2001, focusing on security, energy, industry, and technology. Details of the new agreement remain undisclosed, but the two countries have strengthened ties, particularly in investment, military, and energy sectors, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine and subsequent sanctions.
How did North Korean soldiers wander across the world's most heavily guarded border?
The Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) between North and South Korea is an intensely fortified strip of land, 248 kilometers long and 4 kilometers wide, possibly the most heavily armed place on Earth. It features two million mines, barbed wire fences, tank traps, and tens of thousands of troops from both sides. Despite this, recent incidents of North Korean soldiers crossing into South Korea have been attributed to overgrown foliage obscuring the demarcation line markings.
Putin in Vietnam, seeking to strengthen ties in Southeast Asia while Russia's isolation deepens
Putin was greeted by dignitaries upon his arrival in the Southeast Asian country as soldiers in white dress uniforms stood at attention. He arrived from North Korea, where he and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed an agreement that pledges mutual aid in the event of war.
Why Russia’s bond with North Korea is a danger to the world
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit North Korea, strengthening ties with Kim Jong Un. The two countries have increased trade in commodities and arms, aiding Russia's war on Ukraine. The meeting could lead to further arms transfers, impacting the conflict and regional stability.
World leaders join Ukraine summit in test of Kyiv's diplomatic clout
More than 90 countries will take part, but China's absence in particular has dimmed hopes the summit would show Russia as globally isolated, while recent military reverses have put Kyiv on the back foot. The war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas has also diverted the world's attention from Ukraine.
World leaders to meet at Swiss resort on possible Ukraine peace roadmap, Russia is notably absent
Leaders from Ecuador, Ivory Coast, Kenya, and Somalia, alongside numerous Western heads of state and government, are set to convene at a conference this weekend to discuss the initial steps toward peace in Ukraine, with Russia notably absent. Hosted by Swiss officials, the conference will see over 50 heads of state and government, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as well as 100 delegations from European bodies and the United Nations.
With Russia not attending, what can this weekend's Ukraine peace summit achieve?
The 'Summit on Peace in Ukraine', hosted by Switzerland, aims to achieve a just and lasting peace in Ukraine, but Russia's absence hinders progress at the non-traditional peace conference.
These US cities may be targets in nuclear war, declassified document sets alarm bell ringing
Which US cities may be targeted in a nuclear war?States like Montana and North Dakota with numerous nuclear weapons and launch facilities could be significant targets. Besides, on the western coast, Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming have clusters of targets. Some of the targets include nuclear plants. About 90 nuclear plants are situated in the states of Alabama, Arizona, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. They all are potential targets.
Which nuclear power plant is at the center of the Russia-Ukraine conflict? What risk does it pose?
Russia has alleged that Ukraine targeted the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station under Russian control, demanding a response from the West. However, Kyiv has denied involvement in the attacks. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has long warned of risks at Zaporizhzhia, Europe's largest nuclear plant, and urged an end to the fighting. The plant, near the site of the Chornobyl disaster, has reactors in cold shutdown, except for one in "hot shutdown" for heating. The IAEA confirmed attacks on the plant but did not assign blame.
Russia playing "dangerous game": US calls on Moscow to withdraw military from Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
US calls on Russia to withdraw from Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant post drone attack, emphasizing nuclear safety. Monitoring with IAEA, the plant has VVER-1000 V-320 reactors, spent fuel, and is near the front lines, raising concerns about a potential nuclear accident.
Ukraine attack hits Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, says Russia
Zaporizhzhia nuclear station hit by Ukraine, controlled by Russia. No significant damage. Three individuals hurt. Al Jazeera and Rosatom reported a drone attack. IAEA warned about nuclear safety. Largest European nuclear station with Soviet reactors near front lines.
Russian strike severs power line to Ukraine nuclear plant
Russia launched a major assault on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, severing one of two power lines supplying Europe's largest nuclear power plant in southeast Ukraine. The Zaporizhzhia power plant, seized by Russian troops earlier, relies on Ukrainian lines for power. The plant is now at risk of another blackout, which could lead to a nuclear and radiation accident. Multiple cities across Ukraine, including Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Vinnytsia, were targeted in the attacks, aiming to cause a large-scale failure of the country's energy system.
Modi 'willing to do his utmost' to resolve Russia-Ukraine issue by 'peaceful means,' says Putin
Putin's remarks came during a meeting with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar at the Kremlin on Wednesday. The EAM is on a Russia visit from December 25 to 29 as a part of the ongoing high-level exchanges between the two sides. Putin emphasised the positive stance of Prime Minister Modi on complex global developments, including the situation in Ukraine.
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