The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is holding an emergency meeting in Vienna, where experts are discussing the threat posed by Russian missile strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. The agency emphasizes that a stable power supply is crucial for the safe operation of nuclear power plants and that Russian attacks may have catastrophic consequences.
Meanwhile, Estonia is initiating a ban on entry to the European Union for Russian soldiers involved in hostilities within EU territory. Estonia views this as a timely issue for all of Europe.
At the same time, there are new reports of Russian strikes on trains and civilian infrastructure in various Ukrainian regions. Russian officials have issued private apologies, but both experts and the Western press note that such actions only prolong the war and deepen the crisis.
American media highlight that during negotiations involving Donald Trump's advisers, Russia increases its demands, while the West softens its stance toward the aggressor. Analysts warn that this strategy leads to a protracted conflict.
According to Bloomberg, the Russian army is suffering considerable losses, pushing the Russian leadership to consider unpopular measures, including a possible mobilization the Kremlin tries to avoid due to fear of protests.
Problems also persist with weak compliance on promises of an energy "truce" as attacks on Ukraine's power system continue, prompting the emergency IAEA meeting.
The Ukrainian side stresses the need for tougher sanctions and international monitoring of the situation around nuclear power plants and the safety of civilians.