Europe’s Largest Nuclear Power Plant Shuts Down Amid Shelling
Authorities say Europe’s largest nuclear power plant in wartorn Ukraine has been shut down, and residents around the station are urged to evacuate amid heavy fighting between Ukrainian and Russian forces. The operations were halted as western intellige…
Europe’s Largest Nuclear Power Plant Of Grid As Fire Raises Concerns
Authorities say a fire caused by shelling has forced the staff of Europe’s largest nuclear plant in Ukraine to disconnect from the nation’s power grid. It showed that risks remained at the plant despite the presence of United Nations experts, with Kyiv…
Dutch Minister Resigns Over Nitrogen Rallies
The Dutch agriculture minister resigned Monday after weeks of protests by farmers who fear for their livelihoods due to the Netherlands’ strictest nitrogen policies in Europe.
Court Deals Blow To Russian Press By Revoking Novaya Gazeta Print License
A court in Moscow has revoked the print license of the independent Novaya gazeta newspaper, which was founded in part with money from former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, less than a year after its editor in chief, Dmitry Muratov, won the 2021 Nobel…
Russia Halts Nord Stream Gas Deliveries To Germany, Western Europe
Russia on Friday halted all natural gas deliveries through its massive Nord Stream 1 pipeline to Germany and Western Europe, citing equipment issues.
Biden Asks Congress For $11.7 Billion In Additional Funds For Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden is requesting $11.7 billion in emergency funds from Congress for Ukraine as the country battles against Russia’s full-scale invasion.