Ukraine and Russia have agreed on a temporary, local ceasefire in the area of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. Mediation led by the IAEA will allow technical teams to repair damaged transmission networks that threaten nuclear safety. Meanwhile, the conflict escalates on other fronts: Ukrainian Flamingo missiles struck Russian rocket factories, and Belgorod is grappling with a massive blackout following drone attacks.

Ceasefire in Zaporizhzhia

A local ceasefire negotiated by the IAEA will allow for essential repairs to the power infrastructure supplying the nuclear plant.

Flamingo Missile Debut

Ukrainian armed forces have for the first time successfully attacked a Russian rocket factory using new long-range weaponry.

Blackout in Belgorod

Approximately 50,000 Russians are without electricity following a drone attack on a key energy hub near the border.

Poland's Defense Loans

The Sejm has passed legislation enabling the use of EU loans for army modernization and the purchase of modern weaponry.

Amid ongoing fighting, both sides of the conflict have agreed to a rare gesture of de-escalation to protect the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. The local ceasefire, negotiated with the involvement of international organizations, aims to enable urgent repair work on cooling and power infrastructure. Despite this diplomatic success, the intensity of clashes in other regions is not diminishing. Ukraine has used Flamingo cruise missiles for the first time to attack Russian rocket production facilities, which experts interpret as a significant expansion of Kyiv's operational capabilities. In response, Russia has carried out massive attacks on ports in Odesa and energy infrastructure. Since the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, protecting civilian nuclear installations during armed conflicts has become a priority for the ecological security of all of Europe.The consequences of the war are increasingly impacting civilians on both sides of the border. In the Russian city of Belgorod, nearly 50,000 residents lost access to electricity after a precision strike on a transformer station. Meanwhile, Ukrainian oil exports have been paralyzed by the halt of the Druzhba pipeline. Internationally, tensions are rising due to drone activity in NATO airspace. Spanish and German Eurofighter jets were scrambled on alert over Romania. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson promised to "speak plainly" about violations of security zones following another incident involving unidentified unmanned vehicles. Within European structures, we observe increased defensive activity. Polish legislation has opened the way to using funds from EU credit mechanisms for the purchase of heavy equipment. Interesting data is also coming from Ghana, where authorities are investigating reports of the deaths of 55 of its citizens who were allegedly fighting in the Russian army as mercenaries. Simultaneously, British and French paratroop units are intensifying exercises, fueling speculation about preparations for a potential future stabilization mission, though London officially only emphasizes the desire to maintain the combat readiness of its allies. 50 000 — residents of Belgorod remain without power

Mentioned People

  • Ulf Kristersson — Prime Minister of Sweden, who criticized incidents involving Russian drones violating security zones.
  • Alexander Dobrindt — German politician planning to strengthen the country's active cyber defense.