Source: Global Times
[ Global Times Special Correspondent in Russia Sui Xin Global Times Special Correspondent Liu Yupeng] The fierce confrontation between Russia and Ukraine has revived, but this time it is not on the battlefield, but at the 66th Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) - both countries accused each other of shelling the Zaporo thermonuclear power plant on the 26th. Russia hopes to ensure the safety of the nuclear power plant, while Ukraine requires all Russian personnel to withdraw from the nuclear power plant area. On the other hand, the British Ministry of Defense said on the 27th that Russian President Putin may officially announce the merger of referendum areas such as Donbass into the Russian Federation on the 30th.
"Please stop the nightmare results"
Russian Tashu 27 reported that the 66th IAEA Conference opened on Vienna on the 26th. The continued shelling of the Zaporo Thermal Nuclear Power Plant became one of the main topics of the meeting that morning.
General Manager of the Russian Atomic Energy Group Corporation Likhachev said at the meeting that ensuring the nuclear safety of nuclear facilities and installations is an absolute priority, regardless of where these facilities are located. , Kiev, , poses a direct threat to nuclear security. The Ukrainian army used drones, heavy artillery and multi-barrel rocket launcher to attack nuclear power plants. At the same time, the Ukrainian sabotage team also destroyed the transmission lines of the Russian Kursk nuclear power plant. This poses a direct threat to nuclear security. He said that it is very important for the IAEA to remain depoliticized for the situation in the Zaporo thermonuclear power plant.
Ukrainian State News Agency reported on the 26th that Ukrainian National Nuclear Management Commission Chairman Korikov said on the same day that the Russian army is still controlling the Zaporo thermonuclear power plant and continues to use heavy weapons to shell nuclear facilities and its city Aenegordar , and also launches cruise missile to the nuclear power plant area. Ukraine called on IAEA to withdraw Russian soldiers and Russian State Atomic Energy Agency personnel from the nuclear power plant area.
IAEA Director-General Grossi said at the meeting that day that the organization has been establishing a nuclear safety protection zone around the Zaporo thermonuclear power plant since last week, and negotiations with Russia and Ukraine will continue this week. "Please stop the nightmare results from happening." US media called on the 26th that meltdown similar to a catastrophic accident in the Zaporo thermonuclear power plant may still occur.
Russia and the United States both advised each other to calm down
"I am very proud that the process from establishing a food corridor to the exchange of prisoners of war between Russia and Ukraine can continue. Now my goal is to organize a presidential meeting between Russia and Ukraine as soon as possible to stop the war." Turkey President Erdogan said in a statement after the government meeting on the 26th that there is still a possibility of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.
In response to this, Russian Presidential Press Secretary Peskov said on the 27th: "Putin said of course he is willing to hold negotiations with Ukraine, but as the situation changes, conditions have also changed. Overall, all goals and principles of special military operations remain unchanged. Ukraine has completely left the negotiation track, so special military operations are still continuing."
According to the US Capitol Hill newspaper on the 27th, although Russia and the United States are in fierce confrontation, senior officials of the two countries remain in touch and convey signals to each other through non-public communication channels. Russia has recently warned the United States that its further aid to Kiev may push relations between the two countries across the dangerous line. The United States said that if Russia uses nuclear weapon , it will have "disastrous consequences." Both sides advised each other to remain calm.
Referendum area will be incorporated into the Russian Federation?
According to Reuters , a report from the British Intelligence Department released by the British Ministry of Defense on the 27th said that Putin plans to deliver a speech to Parliament on the 30th of this month. In his speech, he may formally announce the incorporation of the occupied Ukraine into the Russian Federation. The referendum currently held in these areas ended on the 27th.
Russian "Opinion" said on the 27th that Crimean Regional Chief Executive Akshanov said on the 26th that after the referendum in Donbas and other regions is completed and joined the Russian Federation, Russia's special military operations will become anti-terrorism operations. Peskov told reporters on the 27th that after the referendum, ensuring the security of Donbas and other regions will undergo fundamental changes from a legal perspective.
