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<p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday that the resistance forces were able to win back a number of territories in the east and south of the country from Russian control. The claim was further supported by Russian defence ministry maps which showed rapid withdrawals.</p>

<p>According to the map used by Zelensky during his official briefing, Ukraine had already taken control of the village of Dudchany on the western bank of the Dnipro River. &nbsp;A similar change was seen on the western bank of Oskil River where the forces took control in north-eastern Kharkiv.</p>

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<p>“Our soldiers do not stop. And it’s only a matter of time before we expel the occupier from all of our land,” Zelensky said in the briefing according to the report published by Reuters.</p>

<p>The Ukrainian President also said that the army was making “quite fast and powerful progress” in many parts of the country and have also retaken “dozens” of settlements in the four regions – Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhya – which were “annexed” by Russia.</p>

<p>According to Reuters, the gain was made in the Southern Kherson region which was previously under Russian rule but in the recent times, have become a major fighting ground.</p>

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<p>“There are new liberated settlements in several regions,” said Zelenskiy in his nightly address.</p>

<p>Ukraine’s deputy interior minister, Yevhen Enin, went on to say that Russia has lost control of as many as 50 towns and villages in Kherson. While the figure was not confirmed by any other source, a local official did say that the village of Dudchany was a “breakthrough” for Ukraine.</p>

<p>“There is a settlement called Dudchany … it is in this area that there is a breakthrough and there are settlements taken by Ukrainian troops,” Vladimir Saldo, the Russian-installed head of Ukraine’s Kherson region, said on state television, according to Reuters.</p>


Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday that the resistance forces were able to win back a number of territories in the east and south of the country from Russian control.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday that the resistance forces were able to win back a number of territories in the east and south of the country from Russian control. The claim was further supported by Russian defence ministry maps which showed rapid withdrawals. According to the map used by Zelensky during his official briefing, Ukraine had already taken control of the village of Dudchany on the western bank of the Dnipro River. A similar change was seen on the western bank of Oskil River where the forces took control in north-eastern Kharkiv. Also read | LIVE: Twitter confirms Musk buyout offer, says will close at original price “Our soldiers do not stop. And it’s only a matter of time before we expel the occupier from all of our land,” Zelensky said in the briefing according to the report published by Reuters. The Ukrainian President also said that the army was making “quite fast and powerful progress” in many parts of the country and have also retaken “dozens” of settlements in the four regions – Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhya – which were “annexed” by Russia. According to Reuters, the gain was made in the Southern Kherson region which was previously under Russian rule but in the recent times, have become a major fighting ground. Also read | UN General Assembly to hold emergency meeting on Russian 'annexation' “There are new liberated settlements in several regions,” said Zelenskiy in his nightly address. Ukraine’s deputy interior minister, Yevhen Enin, went on to say that Russia has lost control of as many as 50 towns and villages in Kherson. While the figure was not confirmed by any other source, a local official did say that the village of Dudchany was a “breakthrough” for Ukraine. “There is a settlement called Dudchany … it is in this area that there is a breakthrough and there are settlements taken by Ukrainian troops,” Vladimir Saldo, the Russian-installed head of Ukraine’s Kherson region, said on state television, according to Reuters.

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Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has slammed Tesla CEO Elon Musk for his tweets advising on how to bring about peace amid the ongoing war between Moscow and Kyiv.

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<p>Tesla CEO Elon Musk has found himself in the middle of controversy once again after posting a Twitter thread regarding the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. In a Twitter poll, Musk listed conditions that he believed can end the war in Ukraine and then asked the people in the four regions of Ukraine, where the annexation referendums were held, to vote on their feelings towards the annexations.</p>

<p>The post was criticised by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Ukraine's ambassador to Germany, Andrij Melnyk.</p>

<p>“Which @elonmusk do you like more? one who supports Ukraine, or supports Russia," Zelensky tweeted.</p>

<p>"F**k off is my very diplomatic reply to you," Melnyk tweeted.</p>

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<p>Musk tweeted a list of conditions for bringing “peace” in Ukraine which included – “redoing the elections in regions recently annexed by Russia under United Nations supervision, recognising Russia's annexation of Crimea, assuring water supply to Crimea, and ensuring Ukrainian neutrality.”</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Let’s try this then: the will of the people who live in the Donbas &amp; Crimea should decide whether they’re part of Russia or Ukraine</p>
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<p>"This is highly likely to be the outcome in the end – just a question of how many die before then."</p>

<p>Anton Gerashchenko, an advisor to Ukraine's internal affairs minister, also criticised Musk.</p>

<p>"Has the account of @elonmusk been hacked by Russians? Or has Elon Musk himself been hacked?"</p>

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<p>"Should Putin declare Elon Musk's future Mars colony historically Russian and annex it?" he tweeted.</p>

<p>Earlier, The State Duma – Russia’s lower parliament – approved the annexation of the four Ukrainian territories following referendums which were considered to be “shams” by the United States and other western countries. According to the new treaties, they officially ratified the annexation of People’s Republics of Donetsk and Luhansk, as well as the regions of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia.</p>

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has found himself in the middle of controversy once again after posting a Twitter thread regarding the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. In a Twitter poll, Musk listed conditions that he believed can end the war in Ukraine and then asked the people in the four regions of Ukraine, where the annexation referendums were held, to vote on their feelings towards the annexations.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has found himself in the middle of controversy once again after posting a Twitter thread regarding the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. In a Twitter poll, Musk listed conditions that he believed can end the war in Ukraine and then asked the people in the four regions of Ukraine, where the annexation referendums were held, to vote on their feelings towards the annexations. The post was criticised by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Ukraine's ambassador to Germany, Andrij Melnyk. “Which @elonmusk do you like more? one who supports Ukraine, or supports Russia," Zelensky tweeted. "F**k off is my very diplomatic reply to you," Melnyk tweeted. Fuck off is my very diplomatic reply to you @elonmusk — Andrij Melnyk (@MelnykAndrij) October 3, 2022 × Which @elonmusk do you like more? — Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) October 3, 2022 × Musk tweeted a list of conditions for bringing “peace” in Ukraine which included – “redoing the elections in regions recently annexed by Russia under United Nations supervision, recognising Russia's annexation of Crimea, assuring water supply to Crimea, and ensuring Ukrainian neutrality.” Ukraine-Russia Peace: - Redo elections of annexed regions under UN supervision. Russia leaves if that is will of the people. - Crimea formally part of Russia, as it has been since 1783 (until Khrushchev’s mistake). - Water supply to Crimea assured. - Ukraine remains neutral. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 3, 2022 × Let’s try this then: the will of the people who live in the Donbas & Crimea should decide whether they’re part of Russia or Ukraine — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 3, 2022 × "This is highly likely to be the outcome in the end – just a question of how many die before then." Anton Gerashchenko, an advisor to Ukraine's internal affairs minister, also criticised Musk. "Has the account of @elonmusk been hacked by Russians? Or has Elon Musk himself been hacked?" Also read | Russia’s State Duma ratifies documents on annexation of Ukrainian territories "Should Putin declare Elon Musk's future Mars colony historically Russian and annex it?" he tweeted. Earlier, The State Duma – Russia’s lower parliament – approved the annexation of the four Ukrainian territories following referendums which were considered to be “shams” by the United States and other western countries. According to the new treaties, they officially ratified the annexation of People’s Republics of Donetsk and Luhansk, as well as the regions of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia.

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<p>According to the White House, US President Joe Biden informed his counterpart in Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, on Tuesday that a further $625 million in military aid, including four HIMARS multiple rocket launchers, is on the way.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A fresh $625 million security support package, including more weapons and equipment such as HIMARS, artillery systems and ammunition, and armoured vehicles, was offered by Biden, according to a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The pro-Western nation of Ukraine now has 16 HIMARS systems, which are regarded as one of its most potent weapons in the battle against a major eight-month-old Russian invasion.</p>
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<p>As long as necessary, Biden's government would "continue supporting Ukraine as it defends itself from Russian aggression for as long as it takes," he said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He said "the United States will never recognize Russia's purported annexation" of another four Ukrainian regions.</p>

<p>According to the State Department, more than $16.8 billion in aid has been delivered to Ukraine since the invasion began on February 24.</p>

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According to the White House, US President Joe Biden informed his counterpart in Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, on Tuesday that a further $625 million in military aid, including four HIMARS multiple rocket launchers, is on the way.

According to the White House, US President Joe Biden informed his counterpart in Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, on Tuesday that a further $625 million in military aid, including four HIMARS multiple rocket launchers, is on the way. A fresh $625 million security support package, including more weapons and equipment such as HIMARS, artillery systems and ammunition, and armoured vehicles, was offered by Biden, according to a statement. The pro-Western nation of Ukraine now has 16 HIMARS systems, which are regarded as one of its most potent weapons in the battle against a major eight-month-old Russian invasion. As long as necessary, Biden's government would "continue supporting Ukraine as it defends itself from Russian aggression for as long as it takes," he said. Also Read: Satirical publication 'The Onion' defends right to parody in US supreme court He said "the United States will never recognize Russia's purported annexation" of another four Ukrainian regions. According to the State Department, more than $16.8 billion in aid has been delivered to Ukraine since the invasion began on February 24. (with inputs from agencies)

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<p>A Columbia university Economics professor was censured during a live TV interview when he suggested that US and Poland might be responsible for the mysterious leaks on the Nord Stream gas pipeline.</p>

<p>He further claimed that several journalists have reported insinuating Washington for the sabotage of pipelines &nbsp;</p>

<p>Jeffrey Sachs, Columbia University’s professor, was on Bloomberg TV on Monday to talk about the Ukraine conflict.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The destruction of the Nord Stream pipeline, which I would bet was a US action, perhaps US and Poland," Sachs, director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University, told Bloomberg TV.</p>

<p>But his remarks triggered a strident reaction from the host, Tom Keene, who intervened saying, “Jeff, we've got to stop there,” adding, “Why do you feel that was a US action? What evidence do you have of that?'”</p>

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<p>To which Sach replied, "First of all, there is great evidence that US helicopters, military helicopters that are normally based in Gdansk, were circling over this area. We also had the threats from the United States earlier this year that one way or another, we are going to in Nord Stream. We also had the remarkable statement by Secretary [of State] Blinken.”</p>

<p>“Last Friday in a press conference he says this is also a tremendous opportunity. It's a strange way to interact. Sorry, it's a strange way to talk if you're worried about the international infrastructure of vital significance.”</p>

<p>"I know this runs counter to our narrative and you're not allowed to say these things in the West," he added.</p>

<p>The western media has been blaming Russia for the gas pipeline leaks in a bid to escalate the conflict and pressure Europe to withdraw its support for Ukraine.</p>

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A Columbia university Economics professor was censured during a live TV interview when he suggested that US and Poland might be responsible for the mysterious leaks on the Nord Stream gas pipeline.

A Columbia university Economics professor was censured during a live TV interview when he suggested that US and Poland might be responsible for the mysterious leaks on the Nord Stream gas pipeline. He further claimed that several journalists have reported insinuating Washington for the sabotage of pipelines Jeffrey Sachs, Columbia University’s professor, was on Bloomberg TV on Monday to talk about the Ukraine conflict. "The destruction of the Nord Stream pipeline, which I would bet was a US action, perhaps US and Poland," Sachs, director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University, told Bloomberg TV. But his remarks triggered a strident reaction from the host, Tom Keene, who intervened saying, “Jeff, we've got to stop there,” adding, “Why do you feel that was a US action? What evidence do you have of that?'” × To which Sach replied, "First of all, there is great evidence that US helicopters, military helicopters that are normally based in Gdansk, were circling over this area. We also had the threats from the United States earlier this year that one way or another, we are going to in Nord Stream. We also had the remarkable statement by Secretary [of State] Blinken.” “Last Friday in a press conference he says this is also a tremendous opportunity. It's a strange way to interact. Sorry, it's a strange way to talk if you're worried about the international infrastructure of vital significance.” "I know this runs counter to our narrative and you're not allowed to say these things in the West," he added. The western media has been blaming Russia for the gas pipeline leaks in a bid to escalate the conflict and pressure Europe to withdraw its support for Ukraine. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>The State Duma – Russia’s lower parliament – has approved the annexation of the four Ukrainian territories following referendums which were considered to be “shams” by the United States and other western countries. According to the new treaties, they officially ratified the annexation of People’s Republics of Donetsk and Luhansk, as well as the regions of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia.</p>

<p>The referendums held in the four Ukrainian regions caused a lot of controversy amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. While the Kremlin claimed that an overwhelming amount of people voted in favour of joining Russia, the claim was completely dismissed by the western nations.</p>

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<p>On Monday, the Duma unanimously approved the bills regarding the proposed annexation.</p>

<p>“This process is the logical continuation of the unification of Russian lands that began in 2014 with the return to Russia of the republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol,” Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov, who presented the bills to parliament, told local media according to Reuters.</p>

<p>“Both the Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics and the regions of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia will keep their names as new territories of the Russian Federation”, authorities said in the Duma.</p>

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<p>Apart from keeping their names, the Russian parliament also approved that the official language in the regions will be Russian and they will also be using the Ruble as their official currency.</p>

<p>The Federation Council – the Russian Senate or the upper house of the parliament – will be voting on the annexation on Tuesday. However, Ukraine has challenged the entire process as they pointed out that the four regions are not currently under control of the Russian forces.</p>


The State Duma – Russia’s lower parliament – has approved the annexation of the four Ukrainian territories following referendums which were considered to be “shams” by the United States and other western countries.

The State Duma – Russia’s lower parliament – has approved the annexation of the four Ukrainian territories following referendums which were considered to be “shams” by the United States and other western countries. According to the new treaties, they officially ratified the annexation of People’s Republics of Donetsk and Luhansk, as well as the regions of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia. The referendums held in the four Ukrainian regions caused a lot of controversy amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. While the Kremlin claimed that an overwhelming amount of people voted in favour of joining Russia, the claim was completely dismissed by the western nations. Also read | Gas leak from Nord Stream 1 has stopped, says Swedish Coast Guard On Monday, the Duma unanimously approved the bills regarding the proposed annexation. “This process is the logical continuation of the unification of Russian lands that began in 2014 with the return to Russia of the republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol,” Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov, who presented the bills to parliament, told local media according to Reuters. “Both the Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics and the regions of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia will keep their names as new territories of the Russian Federation”, authorities said in the Duma. Also read | Journalist who criticised Putin listed 'wanted' after fleeing house arrest Apart from keeping their names, the Russian parliament also approved that the official language in the regions will be Russian and they will also be using the Ruble as their official currency. The Federation Council – the Russian Senate or the upper house of the parliament – will be voting on the annexation on Tuesday. However, Ukraine has challenged the entire process as they pointed out that the four regions are not currently under control of the Russian forces.

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<p>Pope Francis on Sunday (October 2) made a direct appeal to Russian President Vladimir Putin for the first time and urged him to stop the "spiral of violence and death" in Ukraine. The pope said that Ukraine crisis was fuelling the risk of nuclear escalation that would have global consequences.</p>

<p>Pope Francis made an address in St Peter's Square. The address was dedicated to Ukraine. The pope condemned Putin's annexation of parts of Ukraine. He said it was against international law.</p>

<p>One Vatican official said the impassioned address was so sombre it was reminiscent of a radio peace appeal by Pope John XXIII in 1962 during the Cuban Missile Crisis.</p>

<p>This was the first time that Pope Francis made such a direct, personal appeal to Putin.</p>

<p>Saying he was haunted by "rivers of blood and tears that have been spilled in these months," Francis also called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to be open to any "serious peace proposal".</p>

<p>Pope said he was making an urgent appeal "in the name of God" for an ennd to Ukraine conflict.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"My appeal goes above all to the president of the Russian Federation, begging him to stop this spiral of violence and death, even out of love for his own people," Francis said.</p>

<p>"On the other side, pained by the enormous suffering of the Ukrainian population following the aggression it suffered, I address an equally hopeful appeal to the president of Ukraine to be open to a serious peace proposal," he said.</p>

<p>Francis later tweeted both the appeals to the two leaders in Russian and Ukrainian.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Pope Francis on Sunday (October 2) made a direct appeal to Russian President Vladimir Putin for the first time and urged him to stop the "spiral of violence and death" in Ukraine.

Pope Francis on Sunday (October 2) made a direct appeal to Russian President Vladimir Putin for the first time and urged him to stop the "spiral of violence and death" in Ukraine. The pope said that Ukraine crisis was fuelling the risk of nuclear escalation that would have global consequences. Pope Francis made an address in St Peter's Square. The address was dedicated to Ukraine. The pope condemned Putin's annexation of parts of Ukraine. He said it was against international law. One Vatican official said the impassioned address was so sombre it was reminiscent of a radio peace appeal by Pope John XXIII in 1962 during the Cuban Missile Crisis. This was the first time that Pope Francis made such a direct, personal appeal to Putin. Saying he was haunted by "rivers of blood and tears that have been spilled in these months," Francis also called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to be open to any "serious peace proposal". Pope said he was making an urgent appeal "in the name of God" for an ennd to Ukraine conflict. "My appeal goes above all to the president of the Russian Federation, begging him to stop this spiral of violence and death, even out of love for his own people," Francis said. "On the other side, pained by the enormous suffering of the Ukrainian population following the aggression it suffered, I address an equally hopeful appeal to the president of Ukraine to be open to a serious peace proposal," he said. Francis later tweeted both the appeals to the two leaders in Russian and Ukrainian. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

End 'spiral of violence and death', Pope urges Putin

Ukrainian forces are pushing Russian troops back and forces want more arms, ammunition. Kyiv's counter-offensive seeing successes. Meanwhile, Pope warned of 'uncontrollable global consequences' of nuclear war.

Russian flags torn down in the town of Lyman; Kyiv's forces want more arms, ammunition

<p>The head of the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine has been released, UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi said on Monday after detention that Ukraine blamed on Russia and called an act of terror.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ukraine said a Russian patrol detained Ihor Murashov on Friday as he travelled from Europe's largest nuclear power plant to the town of Enerhodar, where many of the plant's staff live.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ukrainian staff continue to operate the plant in conditions the International Atomic Energy Agency says put safety at risk. The IAEA said on Saturday it had been in contact with "the relevant authorities" without mentioning Russia by name and said it had been informed that Murashov was in "temporary detention".</p>

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<p>"I welcome the release of Ihor Murashov, Director General of #Ukraine's #Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant; I have received confirmation that Mr Murashov has returned to his family safely," Grossi said on Twitter on Monday.</p>

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<p>Russia and Ukraine have blamed each other for shelling that has damaged buildings on the plant's grounds and the IAEA has called for the establishment of a protection zone around the site to reduce the risk of a potentially catastrophic accident. Grossi is due to hold talks in Moscow and Kyiv this week.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The IAEA said on Saturday that Murashov's detention "has an immediate and serious impact on decision-making in ensuring the safety and security of the plant", adding to the existing security concerns at the facility.<br />
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The head of the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine has been released, UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi said on Monday after detention that Ukraine blamed on Russia and called an act of terror.

The head of the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine has been released, UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi said on Monday after detention that Ukraine blamed on Russia and called an act of terror. Ukraine said a Russian patrol detained Ihor Murashov on Friday as he travelled from Europe's largest nuclear power plant to the town of Enerhodar, where many of the plant's staff live. Ukrainian staff continue to operate the plant in conditions the International Atomic Energy Agency says put safety at risk. The IAEA said on Saturday it had been in contact with "the relevant authorities" without mentioning Russia by name and said it had been informed that Murashov was in "temporary detention". Read more: Chief of Ukraine's Moscow-held nuclear power plant detained by Russia: Report "I welcome the release of Ihor Murashov, Director General of #Ukraine's #Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant; I have received confirmation that Mr Murashov has returned to his family safely," Grossi said on Twitter on Monday. I welcome the release of Ihor Murashov, Director General of #Ukraine’s #Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant; I have received confirmation that Mr Murashov has returned to his family safely. — Rafael MarianoGrossi (@rafaelmgrossi) October 3, 2022 × Russia and Ukraine have blamed each other for shelling that has damaged buildings on the plant's grounds and the IAEA has called for the establishment of a protection zone around the site to reduce the risk of a potentially catastrophic accident. Grossi is due to hold talks in Moscow and Kyiv this week. The IAEA said on Saturday that Murashov's detention "has an immediate and serious impact on decision-making in ensuring the safety and security of the plant", adding to the existing security concerns at the facility. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Former CIA director and retired four-star army general David Petraeus warned on Sunday that if Russian president Vladimir Putin uses nuclear weapons in the nation, the US and its allies would destroy Russia's troops and equipment in Ukraine as well as sink its Black Sea fleet.</p>

<p>Petreaus said that he had not discussed the anticipated US response to a nuclear escalation from Russia with national security adviser Jake Sullivan, even though administration officials claim that this response has been frequently expressed to Moscow.</p>

<p>In response, he said, "We would lead a Nato-as-a-whole action that would take out every Russian conventional force that we can see and identify on the battlefield in Ukraine and also in Crimea, as well as every ship."</p>

<p>The alert comes days after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/end-spiral-of-violence-and-death-pope-urges-putin-521874">Putin</a> made comments that many people regarded as a threat to escalate relations between Russia and the west into a full-scale war.</p>

<p>When asked if the use of nuclear weapons by Russia in the Ukraine would include the United States and NATO in the conflict, Petreaus responded that such an event would not fall under the provisions of Article 5 of the alliance, which calls for a collective defence. Despite the fact that Ukraine is not a member of NATO, Petreaus claimed that a "US and NATO response" would be appropriate.</p>

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<p>Petreaus admitted that it may be possible to interpret the risk that radiation might reach NATO nations covered by Article 5 as an attack on a NATO member.</p>

<p>“Perhaps you can make that case,” he said. “The other case is that this is so horrific that there has to be a response – it cannot go unanswered.”</p>

<p>Yet, Petreaus added, “You don’t want to, again, get into a nuclear escalation here. But you have to show that this cannot be accepted in any way.”</p>

<p>Nonetheless, with pressure mounting on Putin after Ukrainian gains in the east of the country under last week’s annexation declaration and resistance to mobilization efforts within Russia mounting, Petreaus said Moscow’s leader was “desperate”.</p>

<p>“The battlefield reality he faces is, I think, irreversible,” he said. “No amount of shambolic mobilization, which is the only way to describe it; no amount of annexation; no amount of even veiled <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chechen-leader-kadyrov-russia-should-use-low-yield-nuclear-weapon-after-new-defeat-in-ukraine-521614">nuclear threats</a> can actually get him out of this particular situation.</p>

<p>“At some point there’s going to have to be recognition of that. At some point there’s going to have to be some kind of beginning of negotiations, as [Ukrainian] President [Volodymyr] Zelensky&nbsp;has said, will be the ultimate end.”</p>

<p>But, Petreaus warned, “It can still get worse for Putin and for Russia. And even the use of tactical nuclear weapons on the battlefield won’t change this at all.” Still, he added, “You have to take the threat seriously.”</p>

<p>According to CNN, Senator Marco Rubio, the top Republican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Putin had two options: build defence lines or retreat and lose land.</p>

<p>Rubio asserted that he thought it "very likely" that Putin could target supply routes used by the US and its allies to reach Ukraine, including those located inside Poland. Although the senator accepted the nuclear threat, he stated that the main concern was "a Russian attack inside Nato territory, for example, aiming at the airport in Poland or some other distribution hub."</p>

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Former CIA director and retired four-star army general David Petraeus warned on Sunday that if Russian president Vladimir Putin uses nuclear weapons in the nation, the US and its allies would destroy Russia's troops and equipment in Ukraine as well as sink its Black Sea fleet.

Former CIA director and retired four-star army general David Petraeus warned on Sunday that if Russian president Vladimir Putin uses nuclear weapons in the nation, the US and its allies would destroy Russia's troops and equipment in Ukraine as well as sink its Black Sea fleet. Petreaus said that he had not discussed the anticipated US response to a nuclear escalation from Russia with national security adviser Jake Sullivan, even though administration officials claim that this response has been frequently expressed to Moscow. In response, he said, "We would lead a Nato-as-a-whole action that would take out every Russian conventional force that we can see and identify on the battlefield in Ukraine and also in Crimea, as well as every ship." The alert comes days after Putin made comments that many people regarded as a threat to escalate relations between Russia and the west into a full-scale war. When asked if the use of nuclear weapons by Russia in the Ukraine would include the United States and NATO in the conflict, Petreaus responded that such an event would not fall under the provisions of Article 5 of the alliance, which calls for a collective defence. Despite the fact that Ukraine is not a member of NATO, Petreaus claimed that a "US and NATO response" would be appropriate. Also read | Zelensky says Ukrainian soldiers' success 'not limited to Lyman', claims forces liberated Kherson towns Petreaus admitted that it may be possible to interpret the risk that radiation might reach NATO nations covered by Article 5 as an attack on a NATO member. “Perhaps you can make that case,” he said. “The other case is that this is so horrific that there has to be a response – it cannot go unanswered.” Yet, Petreaus added, “You don’t want to, again, get into a nuclear escalation here. But you have to show that this cannot be accepted in any way.” Nonetheless, with pressure mounting on Putin after Ukrainian gains in the east of the country under last week’s annexation declaration and resistance to mobilization efforts within Russia mounting, Petreaus said Moscow’s leader was “desperate”. “The battlefield reality he faces is, I think, irreversible,” he said. “No amount of shambolic mobilization, which is the only way to describe it; no amount of annexation; no amount of even veiled nuclear threats can actually get him out of this particular situation. “At some point there’s going to have to be recognition of that. At some point there’s going to have to be some kind of beginning of negotiations, as [Ukrainian] President [Volodymyr] Zelensky has said, will be the ultimate end.” But, Petreaus warned, “It can still get worse for Putin and for Russia. And even the use of tactical nuclear weapons on the battlefield won’t change this at all.” Still, he added, “You have to take the threat seriously.” According to CNN, Senator Marco Rubio, the top Republican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Putin had two options: build defence lines or retreat and lose land. Rubio asserted that he thought it "very likely" that Putin could target supply routes used by the US and its allies to reach Ukraine, including those located inside Poland. Although the senator accepted the nuclear threat, he stated that the main concern was "a Russian attack inside Nato territory, for example, aiming at the airport in Poland or some other distribution hub." WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Ukraine is seeing another battlefield success as it began its counter-offensive in September. Kyiv has said that it has torn down Russian flags in the town of Lyman.

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Ukraine has declared full control of Lyman. Meanwhile, Russia has confirmed its retreat from Lyman. So, What are Russia's president Vladimir Putin's options now?

Ukraine's advance in the East: Russia confirms its retreat from Lyman

<p>Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Sunday (October 2) that it was possible to restore the ruptured Nord Stream pipelines, Russia's TASS news agency reported. Nord Stream pipeline&nbsp;is&nbsp;vital as it&nbsp;transmits natural gas from Russia to Europe. The pipelines have been at the centre of geopolitical tension that erupted after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.</p>

<p>Last week, a total of four leaks were discovered on Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines.</p>

<p>"There have never been such incidents. Of course, there are technical possibilities to restore the infrastructure, it takes time and appropriate funds. I am sure that appropriate possibilities will be found," Novak said.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Ukraine recaptures Eastern town of Lyman, Russian forces retreat from Donetsk city</strong></p>

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<p>Russia is a major natural gas supplier to&nbsp;Europe. The European Union has criticised Russia for allegedly leveraging its position as energy supplier in retaliation&nbsp;against the economic sanctions imposed by the West in the wake of Ukraine invasion.</p>

<p>Denmark's Energy Agency said on Sunday it had been informed by Nord Stream AG that stable pressure had been achieved in Nord Stream 1, once the largest single supply route for Russian gas to Europe, indicating the outflow from the last leaks had halted.</p>

<p>Nord Stream AG said on Saturday that gas was no longer flowing out of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, which had held some gas despite never becoming operational.</p>

<p>European Union states say they believe the damage was caused by sabotage, but they and other Western governments have avoided pointing a finger directly. Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that the United States and its allies were responsible, an accusation the White House dismissed.</p>

<p>The Nord Stream 1 pipeline was already shut by Russia, but cannot be easily reopened now. The commercial operations of the new Nord Stream 2 pipeline&nbsp;never started after being built in September 2021.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Sunday (October 2) that it was possible to restore the ruptured Nord Stream pipelines, Russia's TASS news agency reported.

Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Sunday (October 2) that it was possible to restore the ruptured Nord Stream pipelines, Russia's TASS news agency reported. Nord Stream pipeline is vital as it transmits natural gas from Russia to Europe. The pipelines have been at the centre of geopolitical tension that erupted after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Last week, a total of four leaks were discovered on Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines. "There have never been such incidents. Of course, there are technical possibilities to restore the infrastructure, it takes time and appropriate funds. I am sure that appropriate possibilities will be found," Novak said. Watch | Ukraine recaptures Eastern town of Lyman, Russian forces retreat from Donetsk city × Russia is a major natural gas supplier to Europe. The European Union has criticised Russia for allegedly leveraging its position as energy supplier in retaliation against the economic sanctions imposed by the West in the wake of Ukraine invasion. Denmark's Energy Agency said on Sunday it had been informed by Nord Stream AG that stable pressure had been achieved in Nord Stream 1, once the largest single supply route for Russian gas to Europe, indicating the outflow from the last leaks had halted. Nord Stream AG said on Saturday that gas was no longer flowing out of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, which had held some gas despite never becoming operational. European Union states say they believe the damage was caused by sabotage, but they and other Western governments have avoided pointing a finger directly. Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that the United States and its allies were responsible, an accusation the White House dismissed. The Nord Stream 1 pipeline was already shut by Russia, but cannot be easily reopened now. The commercial operations of the new Nord Stream 2 pipeline never started after being built in September 2021. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Restoration of ruptured Nord Stream pipelines possible, says Russia deputy PM

The war in Ukraine continues to catch Moscow off guard. It's soldiers were seen vacating regions held for several months. Russia has withdrawn its troops from the town of Lehman in Eastern Ukraine to avoid being surrounded by Ukraine's army.

Ukraine recaptures Eastern town of Lyman, Russian forces retreat from Donetsk city

Ukraine has called for the immediate release of the director general of Zaporizhzia nuclear plant. He was detained by a Russian patrol on his way back from the plant. Kyiv has condemned the move as illegal detention.

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