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Russian militarism equated by Selenskyy to the catastrophe at the Chernobyl nuclear plant

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Russian militarism equated by Selenskyy to the catastrophe at the Chernobyl nuclear plant

Ukraine War Updates +++ 21:47: Zelensky nails Russian invasion to Chernobyl disaster bubble

Ukrainian Prez Volodymyr Selenskyy, marking the Chernobyl nuclear fiasco's anniversary, praised all the helpers from back then. He penned on social media, "Every April 26, we pay tribute to the courage and selflessness of thousands who saved Ukraine and all other nations from the consequences of the Chernobyl disaster." He compared the disaster to the Russian invasion, calling it "far greater than an 'accident'." Its effects spread radioactive elements beyond Ukraine, potentially causing catastrophic consequences, but Ukraine's people rescued us.

Similarly, Selenskyy said, some still see the Russian war against Ukraine as a "conflict," ignoring its global threat. Thanks to Ukrainian people's bravery, resistance, and self-sacrifice, they fended off the Russian military onslaught, causing heavy losses to the invaders, and safeguarding Ukraine's independence.

20:49: Trump shares Selenskyy images from various angles U.S. President Donald Trump shared pics and vids on his social media network "Truth Social" following Pope Francis' funeral. An image shows Selenskyj sitting opposite Trump in the Vatican, taken from two angles. People describe it as "spontaneous" or "iconic." It seems to have stirred Trump, who's known for his erratic nature.

19:46: Macron: Ukraine keen on unconditional ceasefire French President Emmanuel Macron spoke with Selenskyj on the sidelines of Pope Francis' funeral in Rome. Macron wrote on social media, "Ukraine is ready for an unconditional ceasefire." Now, the ball's in Putin's court to demonstrate his earnestness for peace.

19:03: Eastern Ukraine struck by Russian assault, claim deaths At least three people died in Russian shelling in the eastern Ukrainian region of Donetsk, with eight injured, according to the regional prosecutor's office. Konstantinovka, close by, was struck first by three guided bombs. A man lost his life, and two were injured. Renewed shelling led to another death and three injuries. The Pokrovsk district also reported one dead and three injured due to assaults. Ukraine struggltes to hold its ground against the Russian invasion, which begun more than three years ago.

18:20: Russia nabs suspect after high-ranking general's explosion A day after a high-ranking Russian general's fatal bombing, Russia's security service announced the arrest of a suspect. The suspect is a Ukrainian security service agent, allegedly planting the explosive device in a VW Golf that killed Russian Lieutenant General Yaroslav Moskalik, according to the FSB.

17:45: Von der Leyen and Trump agree to meet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen agreed to a meeting with U.S. President Trump, confirmed by a von der Leyen spokesperson. The decision comes during a brief exchange at Pope Francis' funeral. The date and location remain undetermined. This would be the first EU-US summit since Trump took office in Jan 2021. Tensions between the EU and U.S. have escalated since Trump assumed the presidency, with attempts to pressurize Ukraine over the Russian conflict a significant factor.

17:08: Putin open to peace talks with Kiev, but with caveats Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready for talks with Ukrainian officials without conditions, according to the Kremlin. However, Zelensky must withdraw the decree banning such talks for negotiations to proceed as they did at the start of the war.

16:38: "Night Wolves" motorcycle gang starts Berlin journey, streets blocked in Moscow The Russian biker gang "Night Wolves" set off from Moscow to Berlin to celebrate World War II's end. They plan to honor the victory over fascism and foster peace among nations. It's unclear if they'll be allowed to enter the EU, given the club and its members are subject to sanctions due to their support of Putin.

16:14: Sharma reports on Trump-Zelensky talk, "historic potential" U.S. President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky met in Rome before the funeral service for the Pope. Sharma, an ntv reporter, reported it was carefully staged to evoke a sense of history.

15:54: Trump questions Putin's desire to end war Trump questioned Putin's willingness to end the war on Twitter, casting doubt on Putin's intentions. "It's strange that Putin continues to rocket civilian areas, cities, and villages in the past few days," Trump wrote, suggesting Putin aims to deceive Trump.

15:39: Report: USA offers security guarantees in secret British newspaper "The Telegraph" reports progress in negotiations regarding possible U.S. security guarantees for a Ukraine deployment of troops from the "Coalition of the Willing". The U.S. has reportedly offered security guarantees secretly. However, it's undetermined if the U.S. would intervene if Western soldiers were attacked by Russia.

15:11: Political scientist Jaeger speculates on Trump-Zelensky photo Political scientist Thomas Jaeger believed the photo of Trump and Zelensky was strategically planned, but warned against perceiving Trump's inconsistency as a concern.

14:29: Ukrainian Army denies Russian claims of recapturing Kursk Ukraine rejects Russia's claims of capturing the Kursk region. The Ukrainian General Staff reported continued fighting against the Russian attackers in the Kursk region. Russian claims cannot be independently verified.

13:41: Macron, Trump, Zelensky, Starmer meeting confirmed In Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral, leaders of the USA, Ukraine, France, and the UK met. Zelensky described the encounter as "symbolic" with "historic potential."

13:14: Russia claims Kursk region recaptured by Russian troops, denied by Ukraine The Kremlin claims complete recapture of the Russian border region of Kursk from Ukrainian troops. However, the Ukrainian army continues holding back Russian forces in the Kursk sector.

12:48: Lyman residents fear Russian return, drone attacks cause chaos Since liberty, Lyman experiences constant shelling, with many residents fleeing. Occasional drone attacks controlled by cable instead of radio pose significant problems. ntv reporter Nadja Kriewald spoke to locals.

12:15: Trump and Zelensky to meet again in Rome Trump and Zelensky agreed to another meeting in Rome later today. Zelensky's office confirmed the meeting. Photos from Zelensky's office show the two presidents sitting opposite each other in a marble hall during the meeting. No advisors were present.

11:32: Ukraine open to territorial concessions for peace Following suggestions of a potential peace agreement allowing for territorial compromises, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine is ready to discuss occupied territories after a full and unconditional ceasefire.

11:19: Trump-Zelensky meeting labeled "productive" The meeting between Trump and Zelensky in Rome was deemed "productive" by the White House. Trump aims to put an end to the Russian invasion in Ukraine and wants concessions from Zelenskyy.

10:55: Electronic payment systems crashing in Ukraine, likely technical glitch, not cyber attack Electronic payment systems in Ukraine are mostly down, affecting post offices, restaurants, and subway systems. Some bank apps don't work, while the Diya app, providing citizens with online government services, is also down. Federal official Olexandr Fedijenko explained it's not a cyber attack but a technical issue.

10:27: Zelensky arrives in Rome, may meet with Trump Zelensky and his officials arrived in Rome for the Pope's funeral. Zelensky might also discuss matters with Trump on the sidelines.

10:25: Russia thanks North Korea for soldiers in Kursk region Russia acknowledged the deployment of N. Korean soldiers in the Kursk region fight to retake it from Ukraine. The N. Korean troops have reportedly contributed significantly to the operation's success.

09:59: Lisbon Treaty EU's foreign policy chief Kallas defends EU stance on Russia EU's high representative for foreign affairs, Kaja Kallas, defended the EU's stance on Russia. She told Der Spiegel she's expressing the opinion shared by the majority of European governments. Whenever she discusses Russia, people label her a “Russia hawk.”

09:22: Zelensky surprises with Rome visit Despite initial doubts, Zelensky made the unexpected journey to Rome for Pope Francis' funeral, with his foreign minister and first lady accompanying him. Zelensky had earlier expressed uncertainty due to the situation in Ukraine but could also meet with Trump.

08:40: Satellite images display extensive destruction after Moscow munitions depot explosion Post-explosion satellite images show severe damage to one of Russia's largest munitions depots near Moscow. Despite the region's impact, the alleged cause is a self-inflicted fire.

Politics- Zelenskyy and Trump hold "symbolic" talks in Rome, with Zelenskyy calling the encounter "historic."- U.S. President Donald Trump says he has agreed to a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, which is set to take place in Rome.- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hinted that he may bypass Pope Francis' funeral if he cannot make the trip.

Background: Russian military actions in Ukraine, particularly the occupation of nuclear facilities, are causing significant global concern. President Zelenskyy has repeatedly drawn comparisons to events such as the Chernobyl disaster, highlighting the potential for shared themes of transnational danger and historical resonance. Zelenskyy's deliberate analogy emphasizes Russia's disregard for nuclear safety and the invasion's broader existential risks, framing it as repeating Cold War-era negligence with intentional malice.

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  1. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy compared the Russian invasion of Ukraine to the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, stating that both pose a global threat and require the selflessness and courage seen in those who responded to the nuclear fiasco.
  2. In a seeming nod to coexistence and political negotiations, Zelenskyy called for an unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine, implying a readiness to address territorial conflicts in a peaceful manner.
  3. In the context of general news, the political dynamics surrounding the Ukraine conflict were discussed on various platforms, raising questions about the intentions of key players and the potential for diplomatic resolutions.
  4. When Trump and Zelenskyy met in Rome, media representatives, such as ntv reporter Sharma, commented that the encounter held historic potential, signifying the importance of diplomacy and dialogue in resolving conflicts like the Russia-Ukraine war.
Morning in Moscow.

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