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Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant: New Explosion Raises Concerns Amid Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant: New Explosion Raises Concerns Amid Russia-Ukraine Conflict

The Chernobyl nuclear power plant, infamous for the catastrophic explosion in 1986, has experienced another explosion decades later. On February 14, 2025, a Russian drone carrying an explosive warhead reportedly caused the incident, according to Ukrainian officials. This event, while not as devastating as the original disaster, has reignited fears and anxieties about the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The 1986 explosion released a cloud of deadly radiation, impacting Europe and contributing to the eventual collapse of the Soviet Union. The recent explosion at Chernobyl, a site symbolizing immense suffering for Ukraine, underscores the tensions and dangers associated with the current geopolitical situation.

Chernobyl's Safety Threatened by Russian Drone Attack, Raising Nuclear Security Concerns

Chernobyl's Safety Threatened by Russian Drone Attack, Raising Nuclear Security Concerns

The Chernobyl nuclear power plant, site of the 1986 disaster, has been damaged by a Russian drone attack, raising new concerns about nuclear safety. The attack, which occurred in February 2025, targeted the New Safe Confinement structure, a protective shell completed in 2019 to contain the damaged Reactor No. 4. Although the attack did not result in a radiation leak, it has potentially shortened the structure's lifespan, complicating efforts to dismantle the original Soviet-era sarcophagus. The International Atomic Energy Agency has warned that the damage could undermine the structure's core safety functions. The incident highlights the ongoing risks posed by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which has already disrupted operations at the plant.

PHOTO ESSAY: Chernobyl liquidators return to where they faced an invisible enemy

PHOTO ESSAY: Chernobyl liquidators return to where they faced an invisible enemy

Nuclear energy is having a global revival 40 years after Chernobyl

Nuclear energy is having a global revival 40 years after Chernobyl

The 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster fueled global fears about nuclear energy and slowed down its development in Europe and other regions

Putin's approval rating falls to lowest since before Ukraine war, state pollster says

Putin's approval rating falls to lowest since before Ukraine war, state pollster says

MOSCOW, April 24 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin's approval rating has fallen for a seventh week in a row to 65.6%, its lowest level since the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, according to state pollster VTsIOM.

Russian Diplomats Criticize EU Sanctions as Lacking UN Legitimacy

Russian Diplomats Criticize EU Sanctions as Lacking UN Legitimacy

Russian diplomats have criticized the European Union's latest sanctions against Moscow, arguing that they lack legitimacy without a United Nations Security Council decision. The sanctions are part of the EU's 20th package in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Russian officials claim these measures infringe on the rights of third countries and amount to economic blackmail. The EU's sanctions aim to restrict exports to countries cooperating with Russia, a move that Russia views as an extraterritorial application of sanctions. The EU adopted the sanctions after Slovakia and Hungary dropped their opposition, following the resumption of oil flows through the Druzhba pipeline.

Ukraine Resumes Russian Oil Flow to Europe, Unlocking EU Loan Amid Sanctions

Ukraine Resumes Russian Oil Flow to Europe, Unlocking EU Loan Amid Sanctions

Ukraine has restarted the flow of Russian oil to Europe through the Druzhba pipeline, enabling the European Union to proceed with a 90-billion-euro loan for Kyiv. The resumption follows a standoff over pipeline repairs, with Hungary and Slovakia set to receive shipments soon. The development allows Hungary to lift its veto on the EU loan, which aims to support Ukraine's liquidity through 2026 and 2027. The EU is also preparing a new round of sanctions against Russia, targeting its energy, banking, and trade sectors. The pipeline's capacity ranges from 1.2 to 2 million barrels of oil per day.

US still delivering weapons to Ukraine, Zelenskyy says, as Prince Harry visits Kyiv

US still delivering weapons to Ukraine, Zelenskyy says, as Prince Harry visits Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says U.S. weapon deliveries to Ukraine haven't stopped despite the Iran war

Forty years after nuclear disaster, Ukraine's Chornobyl plant is haunted by war

Forty years after nuclear disaster, Ukraine's Chornobyl plant is haunted by war

By Dan Peleschuk and Sergiy Karazy CHORNOBYL NUCLEAR POWER PLANT, Ukraine, April 24 (Reuters) - Denys Khomenko betrays no emotion recalling the night last year when a Russian strike drone tore into the protective arc covering the part of the Chornobyl nuclear plant that suffered the world's worst

European Union Postpones Full Ban on Maritime Services for Russian Oil Amid Opposition

European Union Postpones Full Ban on Maritime Services for Russian Oil Amid Opposition

The European Union has announced its 20th round of sanctions targeting Russia, focusing heavily on the Russian energy sector. However, a complete ban on shipping services for Russian oil exports was notably absent from the sanctions list. This decision came after Greece and Malta, both with significant shipping interests in the Russian energy trade, opposed the ban. Their opposition was enough to block the proposal, as EU sanctions require unanimous approval. The final text of the sanctions includes the ban but postpones its implementation indefinitely. Currently, EU shipping services are allowed for Russian crude oil exports if the crude is sold below a specified price limit, a system known as the 'price cap' adopted by the G7. Despite calls from Sweden and Finland to replace this policy with a blanket ban, the proposal was not enacted.

EU approves a massive loan package to help Ukraine after Hungary lifts its veto

EU approves a massive loan package to help Ukraine after Hungary lifts its veto

The European Union has approved a massive loan package to help Ukraine meet its economic and military needs for the next two years