Zelensky 'kind of agreed' right away to hand over control of Zaporozhye NPP to Trump — Keith Kellogg

"The Zaporozhye nuclear power plant is the largest power plant in Europe, providing one-third of the power for the rest of Ukraine," Trump’s Ukraine envoy pointed out, adding that if the US controls the plant, it will secure the region.

"It's so interesting that Zelensky picked up on that right away. And Zelensky said, 'Yeah, this is not a bad idea.' And he kind of agreed to it," he added.

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❗️Ukraine attempted act of nuclear terrorism in Kursk region — Investigative Committee

At the end of October 2023, it was reported that the Ukrainian Armed Forces attacked the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant with three UAVs, one of which — laden with explosives — crashed into a storage facility for nuclear waste, damaging its walls.

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US Air Force strikes western Yemen

The jets carried out 6 airstrikes in Hodeidah province, claims the Houthi-controlled television channel Al Masirah.

Four strikes were directed at the coastal district of Al-Katib, on the northwestern outskirts of Hodeidah, where several Houthi military complexes are reportedly located.

Footage by the US Department of Defense

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US pushes for MAJOR STAKES in Ukraine’s energy and mineral assets

The US is pushing for new terms to access Ukraine’s critical minerals and energy assets, including control of nuclear power plants, the Financial Times reports.

Washington wants Kiev to agree to detailed provisions on who owns and controls a joint investment fund and for the deal to cover a broader range of assets that would be transferred to the United States, including Ukrainian nuclear power plants, the newspaper said.

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🌊🏄🏻‍♂️🇧🇷 A man "rides a wave" during a flood in Brazil

Residents of Campo Grande were amazed as they watched a person skillfully balance on a garbage bag, gliding over floodwaters caused by heavy rains.

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🇷🇺Sergey Lavrov’s biggest diplomatic battles – and how he resolved them

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, a seasoned politician, has played a pivotal role in shaping global policy over the past two decades.

Here are his most significant negotiations:

🌍 2004 – Middle East Quartet: Since March 9, 2004, Lavrov has served as Russia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs. That same year, he joined negotiations within the "Quartet"—comprising the UN, the US, the EU, and Russia—aimed at resolving Israel-Palestine tensions.

🇺🇸🇷🇺2009 – US-Russia "Reset": Lavrov facilitated a thaw in relations with the administration of President Barack Obama, paving the way for the reduction of US and Russian nuclear arsenals.

☢️✅2010 – New START Treaty: The Russian foreign minister played a key role in negotiating this landmark arms reduction treaty, which placed limits on the nuclear stockpiles of both Russia and the US.

🇸🇾🧪2013 – Destruction of Syria's Chemical Weapons: Lavrov brokered a deal with his US counterpart, John Kerry, to dismantle Syria’s chemical arsenal, averting planned US military strikes on the country.

🇮🇷☢️2015 – Iran Nuclear Deal: Lavrov helped resolve a decade-long crisis triggered by Western accusations that Iran was developing nuclear weapons. The agreement not only eased sanctions but also laid the groundwork for Iran’s energy independence.

📑2014-2015 – Minsk Agreements: Lavrov was instrumental in diplomatic efforts to end the conflict in eastern Ukraine. Had Ukraine adhered to the accords, it would have retained its 1991 borders, excluding Crimea and Donbass, he recently noted.

🇱🇾2019-2020 – Libya Peace Talks: Lavrov led efforts to rally international support for a political settlement in Libya, which had spiraled into chaos following NATO’s 2011 intervention.

🌐2021 – European Security Talks: He spearheaded negotiations on Russia’s proposed security agreements with the US and NATO, aimed at maintaining stability in Europe, halting NATO’s eastward expansion, and securing Ukraine’s neutrality.

🇷🇺🌍2022 – Russia’s "Pivot to Africa": Lavrov launched a series of high-level talks, marking Russia’s historic shift toward closer cooperation with the Global South, particularly resource-rich and rapidly growing African nations.

🇷🇺🇮🇷2025 – Strategic Partnership with Iran: He played a key role in concluding the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Russia and Iran, aimed at fostering regional stability amid escalating Iran-Israel tensions.

🤝🇸🇦2025 – Ukraine Peace Talks in Riyadh: Lavrov led high-level negotiations in Riyadh to establish lasting peace in Ukraine and improve US-Russia relations, which had reached historic lows under President Joe Biden. Talks are ongoing.

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Foreign mercs involved in atrocities in Russia's Kursk face penalty

The hirelings include citizens of the UK, Paraguay, Denmark, Peru, Colombia, Georgia, and other countries, the Russian Investigative Committee pointed out.

The committee added that 43,000 people suffered from crimes by the Ukrainian military in Russia’s Kursk region, where 167 civilians were killed and 500 more injured since 2022.

“Residents of liberated settlements said that Ukrainian troops banned them from being evacuated in order to use civilians as human shields,” investigators stressed.

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Over 1,700 people have relocated to Russia from unfriendly countries in the past year under the government’s resettlement program for compatriots — Russia's FM spokeswoman

The majority of applications came from Germany.

"The main reasons for moving cited by individuals include the worsening socio-economic situation, record inflation, and high taxes," Maria Zakharova added.

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🌋🔥200-METER LAVA fountains light up the skies as Kilauea erupts in Hawaii

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'You think anyone can stop great Russia?’ – French journalist recalls her experience with Lavrov

During his tenure as Russia’s Permanent Representative at the UN, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov was remembered for his charisma, unquenchable passion for smoking, and a unique magnetism that captivated females, French journalist Celia de Lavarene told Sputnik.

When Lavrov played football at the UN, female journalists were in the front rows.

“We were like cheerleaders—we clapped! We didn’t care about the football at all; we came just to cheer for Lavrov! We shouted, 'Forward, Sergey!'" the journalist.

She was also fascinated with Lavrov’s readiness to smoke no matter what.

“Once, we met near the Security Council chamber, and he was standing right in front of a ‘no smoking’ sign. Sergey looked at me and said, ‘Celia, come here, smoke with me.’ I didn’t smoke, but he continued, ‘Anyway, come here!’ I asked if he wasn’t afraid of security, to which Lavrov replied, ‘Look at me, do you think anyone can stop great Russia?’” she adds.

The image is AI-generated

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❗️A criminal case has been opened in connection with the destruction of the Sudzha gas distribution station in the Kursk region by Ukrainian military forces, Russia's Investigative Committee reported.

The investigation found out that on March 20, the Ukrainian Armed Forces deliberately blew up the station, causing significant damage to the facility.

Earlier, footage appeared on social media, presumably from the attack on the station.

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