Russian occupation
US Peace Plan Proposes Ukraine Cede Territory Equivalent to Luxembourg's Size to Russia
Nov 22, 2025 02:15 am CST
A US-proposed peace plan for Ukraine would require Kyiv to surrender approximately 2,300 square kilometers of territory—comparable to Luxembourg's size—to Russia without military conflict. The proposal includes creating buffer zones, exchanging some territories, and recognizing Russia's control over Crimea, Donetsk, and Lugansk, effectively having Ukraine cede 20% of its territory while recovering less than 0.5%.
Ukraine Accuses Russia of Deliberately Cutting Power to Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant for Grid Reconnection
Oct 13, 2025 10:20 am CST
Ukraine's Foreign Minister alleges Russia intentionally severed power to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant to connect it to Russia's grid, raising international safety concerns as the facility relies on emergency generators. The IAEA reports efforts to restore external power while both nations exchange accusations over the outage.
Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Safety Crisis: Emergency Generators Running Beyond Design Capacity Amid Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Oct 02, 2025 12:10 am CST
Europe's largest nuclear facility, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Russian-occupied Ukraine, faces critical safety concerns as it operates on emergency diesel generators for over a week following external power loss. IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi warns the situation is unsustainable for nuclear safety, while President Zelensky emphasizes the generators were never designed for such prolonged use, raising international alarm about potential nuclear risks amid the ongoing conflict.