‘If now the world does not show strength and decisiveness to defend one nuclear power station, it will mean that the world has lost,’ Volodymyr Zelensky says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Picture: GETTY IMAGES/ALEXEY FURMAN
“If through Russia's actions a catastrophe occurs the consequences could hit those who for the moment are silent,” he said in a late Monday-night address, calling for new sanctions on Russia's nuclear sector. But according to the head of the administration of the Nikopol district, which lies across the river from Enerhodar and remains under Ukrainian control, it was Russian forces that had shelled the city to try to make it appear that Ukraine was attacking it.
Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu held a phone call with Guterres to discuss conditions for the safe functioning of the plant, the ministry said on Monday.
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