As Europe continues to remain without natural gas supplies via the Nord Stream 1 pipeline, Gazprom on Saturday announced that Siemens Energy was ready to carry out the repairs.

As Europe continues to remain without natural gas supplies via the Nord Stream 1 pipeline, Gazprom on Saturday announced that Siemens Energy was ready to carry out the repairs. However, it also added that no place was available to carry out the repair job. "Siemens is taking part in repair work in accordance with the current contract, is detecting malfunctions ... and is ready to fix the oil leaks. Only there is nowhere to do the repair," said the company on its official Telegram account. Moscow has repeatedly stated that Western countries, in addition to the sanctions, have also put barriers in the route of the pipeline which increased difficulties in the maintenance process. However, Siemens, the Germany-based company refuted Gazprom's statement saying it was not carrying any maintenance work currently but was available. "Irrespective of this, we have already pointed out several times that there are enough additional turbines available in the Portovaya compressor station for Nord Stream 1 to operate," the company further quashed Kremlin's version. As reported extensively by WION, Gazprom, the Russian-state-owned gas company, on Friday announced that the pipeline will not open on Saturday, after the three-day maintenance period that started on August 31. Read more: Russia: Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline, due to reopen on weekend, will remain shut The pipeline which runs from Russia to Germany under the Baltic Sea is the lifeline of the European countries. With the frigid winter season approaching, Russia is looking to use its position to pin the 27-nation bloc into the mat. While the pipeline remains shut, Gazprom is shipping 42.7 million cubic metres (mcm) of natural gas to Europe through Ukraine via the Sudzha entry point. Read more: Gazprom to ship gas to Europe via Ukraine as Nord Stream 1 remains shut However, experts have argued that the quantity is not enough to make up for the supplies that were expected to be pumped through the pipeline. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Siemens ready to fix the leaks in Nord Stream 1 pipeline, claims Gazprom

As the global agencies continue to ring warning bells over the condition of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has reportedly offered to mediate between Kyiv and Moscow.

As the global agencies continue to ring warning bells over the condition of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has reportedly offered to mediate between Kyiv and Moscow. Referring to Türkiye acting as a guarantor when the two countries signed a grain export agreement with the United Nations, the Turkish presidency stated: "President Erdogan stated that Turkey can play a facilitator role in the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant, as they did in the grain deal." Last month, Erdogan met his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky and sounded similar concerns regarding the nuclear plant. "While continuing our efforts to find a solution (to the conflict), we remain on the side of our Ukraine friends. We are worried. We don't want another Chernobyl," Erdogan said at the time. WATCH | International Atomic Energy Agency team inspects Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant × As reported by WION, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Friday stated that the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station had sustained major damages to its “physical integrity” due to the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. “It is obvious that the physical integrity of the plant has been violated several times. I worried, I worry and I will continue to be worried about the plant. We spent there four or five hours. I have seen a lot, and I have my people there, we were able to tour the whole site,” said Rafael Grossi, the director general of IAEA. Read more: As Turkey warns of 'another Chernobyl', Zelensky says 'no peace' until Russia withdraws its troops It is pertinent to note that the world's worst nuclear disaster, the 'Chernobyl Catastrophe' took place in Ukraine only, 110 kilometres away from the capital city of Kyiv. If another nuclear disaster takes place, it could practically affect the entire planet this time, forget only Europe. As reported by WION, Russian forces took control of the nuclear power plant in March this year. The plant generates 40-42 billion kWh which accounts for one-fifth (20 per cent) of the average annual electricity production in Ukraine and for almost 47 per cent of electricity generated by Ukrainian nuclear power plants. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Turkey ready to mediate in Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant crisis, Erdogan tells Putin

A day after announcing that Nord Stream 1 will not reopen for supplies, citing leakages, Gazprom on Saturday stated that it would ship 42.7 million cubic metres (mcm) of natural gas to Europe through Ukraine via the Sudzha entry point.

A day after announcing that Nord Stream 1 will not reopen for supplies, citing leakages, Gazprom on Saturday stated that it would ship 42.7 million cubic metres (mcm) of natural gas to Europe through Ukraine via the Sudzha entry point. However, according to experts, the quantity will not be enough to make up for the supplies that were expected to be pumped through the pipeline. Read more: Russian energy giant Gazprom halts Nord Stream 1 gas supplies for maintenance As reported extensively by WION, Gazprom, the Russian-state-owned gas company, on Friday announced that the pipeline will not open on Saturday, after the three-day maintenance period that started on August 31. In a statement, Gazprom indicated it had discovered "oil leaks" in a turbine during a planned three-day maintenance operation and that "until it is repaired... the transport of gas via Nord Stream is completely suspended". Read more: Russia: Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline, due to reopen on weekend, will remain shut The pipeline which runs from Russia to Germany under the Baltic Sea is the lifeline of the European countries. Despite being against Russia since its invasion of Ukraine, the European countries remain toothless against Moscow which has used its position of energy dominance to circumvent the sanctions. WATCH | Gazprom to pay Kremlin $9.94 billion, Russian government owns 49.3% shares × Consequently, the energy demand is likely to go up in winter which is just months away. The gas prices in an energy-starved Europe have already sky-rocketed, hurting the industry and households, surging first due to recovering demand after the pandemic and then rising further because of the Ukraine crisis. Furthermore, many countries in the 27-nation bloc fear that Russia may not resume the supplies in the foreseeable future as well. While Europe prepares for a frigid and bitter winter, Gazprom has already made a staggering profit of $41.75 billion, in the first six months of 2022 alone. Read more: Gazprom makes $41.75 billion in profits in first six months, announces dividend for shareholders (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Gazprom to ship gas to Europe via Ukraine as Nord Stream 1 remains shut

From Missile strike in Kharkiv to assassination attempt on Argentina's Vice President, here are some impactful images from around the world on 2 September 2022.

World in Pictures: Missile strike in Kharkiv; Assassination attempt on Argentina's Vice President

International Atomic Energy Agency's team led by chief Rafael Grossi has visited the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant to assess damages that occurred by consistent shelling. Grossi, the head of the UN nuclear watchdog says the physical integrity of the Russian-occupied nuclear plant in Ukraine had been violated several times.

Ukraine: IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi leads Zaporizhzhia inspection

Students in Ukraine are returning to school months after their custom, makeshift, wartime hospitals. Just months ago, these schools served as a bomb-shelter and then a makeshift hospital. Local residents hid here from Russian forces.

Ukraine: Students return to school in Ukraine, parents hold on to hope as war continues

An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) delegation inspected the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine as fears have grown about a potential catastrophe.

International Atomic Energy Agency team inspects Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant

In pics - Ukrainian children return to school amid ongoing Russian conflict

In the first occurrence of this kind since a July export agreement mediated by the United Nations, a cargo ship carrying more than 3,000 tonnes (3,307 tonnes) of corn from Ukraine grounded in Istanbul on Thursday.&nbsp;

The 173-meter (567.59-foot) Lady Zehma was securely grounded and anchored following a rudder failure at around 1800 GMT, according to the Istanbul governor's office and a shipping company.&nbsp;

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The office said that no one was wounded and that Coast Guards were responding. According to a witness and Refinitiv Eikon data, its bow was around 150 metres from the beach in the crowded Bebek neighbourhood.&nbsp;

Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine on February 24 and blockade of its Black Sea ports, which raised food prices globally and raised concerns about scarcity in Africa and the Middle East, Ukraine's grain exports plummeted.&nbsp;

The agreement, negotiated by the U.N. and Ankara and signed on July 22 by Moscow and Kyiv, unblocked three ports.&nbsp;

The ship "got stranded during her passage from the strait (and) an emergency boarding operation is underway," according to Turkish police, according to the Istanbul-based Joint Coordination Centre (JCC), which manages the deal and involves U.N., Russian, Ukrainian, and Turkish officials.

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The Lady Zehma was given permission earlier this week to sail from the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to Ravenna, Italy, carrying 3,000 tonnes of corn, according to the JCC. The Tribeca shipping company in Turkiye reported that it contained 30,274 tonnes of maize.&nbsp;

According to the JCC, 139 inbound and outbound journeys had been made possible as of Wednesday, and around 1.55 million tonnes of grain and other products have been exported from Ukraine as a result of the agreement.&nbsp;

On the gorgeous Bosphorus, which separates Turkiye's largest metropolis and links the Black Sea to the Marmara Sea and ultimately to the Mediterranean, such incidents are uncommon.

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In the first occurrence of this kind since a July export agreement mediated by the United Nations, a cargo ship carrying more than 3,000 tonnes (3,307 tonnes) of corn from Ukraine grounded in Istanbul on Thursday.

In the first occurrence of this kind since a July export agreement mediated by the United Nations, a cargo ship carrying more than 3,000 tonnes (3,307 tonnes) of corn from Ukraine grounded in Istanbul on Thursday. The 173-meter (567.59-foot) Lady Zehma was securely grounded and anchored following a rudder failure at around 1800 GMT, according to the Istanbul governor's office and a shipping company. 📹 | Cargo ship "Lady Zehma" transporting corn from #Ukraine runs aground at the Bosphorus in #Türkiye's #Istanbul. ▪️Turkish Coastguard sends ships to save the Lady Zehma. ▪️Traffic at the Bosphorus has been suspended. pic.twitter.com/KbDWsNEBNx — EHA News (@eha_news) September 1, 2022 × The office said that no one was wounded and that Coast Guards were responding. According to a witness and Refinitiv Eikon data, its bow was around 150 metres from the beach in the crowded Bebek neighbourhood. Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine on February 24 and blockade of its Black Sea ports, which raised food prices globally and raised concerns about scarcity in Africa and the Middle East, Ukraine's grain exports plummeted. The agreement, negotiated by the U.N. and Ankara and signed on July 22 by Moscow and Kyiv, unblocked three ports. The ship "got stranded during her passage from the strait (and) an emergency boarding operation is underway," according to Turkish police, according to the Istanbul-based Joint Coordination Centre (JCC), which manages the deal and involves U.N., Russian, Ukrainian, and Turkish officials. Also Read: Scientists have discovered Africa's oldest dinosaur named Mbiresaurus raathi in Zimbabwe The Lady Zehma was given permission earlier this week to sail from the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to Ravenna, Italy, carrying 3,000 tonnes of corn, according to the JCC. The Tribeca shipping company in Turkiye reported that it contained 30,274 tonnes of maize. According to the JCC, 139 inbound and outbound journeys had been made possible as of Wednesday, and around 1.55 million tonnes of grain and other products have been exported from Ukraine as a result of the agreement. On the gorgeous Bosphorus, which separates Turkiye's largest metropolis and links the Black Sea to the Marmara Sea and ultimately to the Mediterranean, such incidents are uncommon. (with inputs from agencies)

Watch: Ukrainian grain ship grounded in Istanbul, halting traffic on Turkiye's Bosphorus strait

IAEA is currently in Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia to visit Europe's largest nuclear plant. The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency said it plans to establish a permanent presence at the nuclear plant.

IAEA wants permanent presence at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

A team of United Nation's experts is on its way to Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power plant. The visit of the UN team was delayed after shelling near the plant.

Kremlin fears Ukrainian 'provocation' at Zaporizhzhia plant, reactor shut down due to shelling

UN team heads to Zaporizhzhia plant, IAEA visit delayed by renewed shelling

The Ukraine conflict has had a significant impact on many nations, but a recent report claims that the United States has been particularly affected given its high military spending.

Has US military aid to Ukraine left its ammunition stockpiles uncomfortably low?

The cultural arm of the United Nations, UNESCO, declared on Tuesday that it approved Ukraine's application to add the port city of Odesa to the World Heritage List.&nbsp;

Following a meeting between Oleksandr Tkachenko, the minister of culture for Ukraine, and Audrey Azoulay, the director-general of UNESCO, at the organization's Paris headquarters, UNESCO announced that it had organised experts to assist Ukraine so that the nomination could be urgently reviewed by World Heritage Committee member states.&nbsp;

In addition to Kyiv and Lviv, which are also in danger, UNESCO said it now intends to list Odesa on the List of World Heritage in Danger.

UNESCO said that the Black Sea port of Odesa, which is only a few dozen kilometres from the frontlines, has already been hit by artillery fire. The Odesa Museum of Fine Arts, which opened its doors in 1899, had a portion of its enormous glass roof and windows destroyed last month.&nbsp;

Since the start of the war, UNESCO has paid for renovations to both the museum and the Odesa Museum of Modern Art. They will also pay for additional staff members whose job it is to protect the artefacts. Along with providing safety gear, it will assist in digitising artwork.&nbsp;

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According to UNESCO, it has already raised close to $7 million for Ukraine and will contribute further money to repair war-related damage to museums as well as additional protective gear.

It will also provide assistance for the "digitisation of at least 1,000 works of art in Odessa as well as the documentary collection of the Odessa State Archives," it said.

The beetroot soup known as borshch was added to Ukraine's list of intangible cultural treasures in July, a decision that Moscow criticised as "xenophobic."

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The cultural arm of the United Nations, UNESCO, declared on Tuesday that it approved Ukraine's application to add the port city of Odesa to the World Heritage List.

The cultural arm of the United Nations, UNESCO, declared on Tuesday that it approved Ukraine's application to add the port city of Odesa to the World Heritage List. Following a meeting between Oleksandr Tkachenko, the minister of culture for Ukraine, and Audrey Azoulay, the director-general of UNESCO, at the organization's Paris headquarters, UNESCO announced that it had organised experts to assist Ukraine so that the nomination could be urgently reviewed by World Heritage Committee member states. In addition to Kyiv and Lviv, which are also in danger, UNESCO said it now intends to list Odesa on the List of World Heritage in Danger. UNESCO said that the Black Sea port of Odesa, which is only a few dozen kilometres from the frontlines, has already been hit by artillery fire. The Odesa Museum of Fine Arts, which opened its doors in 1899, had a portion of its enormous glass roof and windows destroyed last month. Since the start of the war, UNESCO has paid for renovations to both the museum and the Odesa Museum of Modern Art. They will also pay for additional staff members whose job it is to protect the artefacts. Along with providing safety gear, it will assist in digitising artwork. Also Read: Zelensky meets IAEA chief in Kyiv ahead of agency's visit to Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant According to UNESCO, it has already raised close to $7 million for Ukraine and will contribute further money to repair war-related damage to museums as well as additional protective gear. It will also provide assistance for the "digitisation of at least 1,000 works of art in Odessa as well as the documentary collection of the Odessa State Archives," it said. The beetroot soup known as borshch was added to Ukraine's list of intangible cultural treasures in July, a decision that Moscow criticised as "xenophobic." (with inputs from agencies)

UNESCO supports Ukraine's bid to put threatened port of Odesa on World Heritage list

Paying heed to the incessant calls raging since the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine crisis,&nbsp;European Union on Wednesday agreed to suspend a 2007 visa travel deal with Kremlin. Under the suspension, the number of Russian tourists entering the 27-nation bloc for holidays, shopping and other reasons&nbsp;will be curbed.

"We agreed on full suspension of the European Union-Russia visa facilitation agreement. This will significantly reduce the number of new visas issued by the EU member states. It's going to be more difficult, it's going to take longer," said&nbsp;Josep Borrell,&nbsp;EU’s high representative for foreign policy.

Reportedly, while the informal agreement has been struck, a formal law will have to be passed; meaning the date when the suspension comes into force is still unknown.&nbsp;

EU announcing partial restrictions is a toned-down version of the demands of a complete travel ban on the Russians.&nbsp;

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Borrell further&nbsp;described the border crossing by Russians as a security risk for neighbouring states while asserting that these were not usual times.&nbsp;

“We have seen many Russians travelling for leisure and shopping as if no war was raging in Ukraine.&nbsp;Member states considered that we are not business as usual. It cannot be business as usual.”

The European Union, along with other western countries have been on Russia's tail since February in the form of sanctions and other restrictions. However, so far, it is the EU that is paying much of the price for its stand.&nbsp;

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Russia and its state-owned gas company Gazprom has stopped the supply of natural gas to Europe through its Nord Stream 1 pipeline, citing maintenance. The pipeline is closed from today till September 2. However, many countries in the bloc fear that Russia may not resume the supplies, even after the said date.&nbsp;

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Paying heed to the incessant calls raging since the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine crisis, European Union on Wednesday agreed to suspend a 2007 visa travel deal with Kremlin.

Paying heed to the incessant calls raging since the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine crisis, European Union on Wednesday agreed to suspend a 2007 visa travel deal with Kremlin. Under the suspension, the number of Russian tourists entering the 27-nation bloc for holidays, shopping and other reasons will be curbed. "We agreed on full suspension of the European Union-Russia visa facilitation agreement. This will significantly reduce the number of new visas issued by the EU member states. It's going to be more difficult, it's going to take longer," said Josep Borrell, EU’s high representative for foreign policy. Reportedly, while the informal agreement has been struck, a formal law will have to be passed; meaning the date when the suspension comes into force is still unknown. EU announcing partial restrictions is a toned-down version of the demands of a complete travel ban on the Russians. WATCH | No gas supply though Nord Stream 1 pipeline, EU chief calls out Russia for 'manipulation' × Borrell further described the border crossing by Russians as a security risk for neighbouring states while asserting that these were not usual times. “We have seen many Russians travelling for leisure and shopping as if no war was raging in Ukraine. Member states considered that we are not business as usual. It cannot be business as usual.” The European Union, along with other western countries have been on Russia's tail since February in the form of sanctions and other restrictions. However, so far, it is the EU that is paying much of the price for its stand. Read more: Russian energy giant Gazprom halts Nord Stream 1 gas supplies for maintenance Russia and its state-owned gas company Gazprom has stopped the supply of natural gas to Europe through its Nord Stream 1 pipeline, citing maintenance. The pipeline is closed from today till September 2. However, many countries in the bloc fear that Russia may not resume the supplies, even after the said date. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

EU agrees to suspend visa travel deal with Russia. Defers full tourist visa ban

Intense fighting continues to rage in Ukraine's southern part as Ukrainian forces step up their counter-offensive operations in a bid to retake the Russian-held Kherson region.

Fighting intensifies in Kherson region, Ukraine seeks to retake Russian-held region

A day before Gazprom shut the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline, the Russian-state-owned company announced it had made a staggering profit of $41.75 billion, in the first six months of 2022.

A day before Gazprom shut the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline, the Russian-state-owned company announced it had made a staggering profit of $41.75 billion, in the first six months of 2022. Reportedly, the energy major has also proposed a dividend of $0.85 per share for its shareholders, taking the overall dividend payout to $20.26 billion. The decision on the payout, however, will have to be approved in the September 30 extraordinary general meeting. Talking about the company's growth despite the dangling sword of western sanctions, Gazprom's deputy chief executive, Famil Sadygov stated: "Despite sanctions pressure and an unfavourable external environment, the Gazprom Group reported record IFRS revenues and net profit in the first half of 2022, while reducing net debt and leverage to a minimum." It is pertinent to note that after the announcement on Tuesday, Gazprom's shares soared more than 27 per cent in early trade in Moscow on Wednesday. Read more: Russian energy giant Gazprom halts Nord Stream 1 gas supplies for maintenance While Gazprom mints billions, the rest of Europe is anxiously waiting for the next three days to pass. As reported extensively by WION, Gazprom, which maintains the Nord Stream 1 pipeline has closed it for three days, beginning today, citing maintenance work. The pipeline which runs from Russia to Germany under the Baltic Sea is the lifeline of the European countries. Despite being against Russia since its invasion of Ukraine, the European countries remain toothless against Moscow which has used its position of energy dominance to circumvent the sanctions. The West has imposed sanctions on several hundred Russian companies since February, however, none of the countries have dared touch Gazprom. The reason is quite obvious. Russian natural gas accounts for more than 40 per cent of the EU's demands. If Gazprom is sanctioned, the entire economy of Europe could go into a tailspin. Read more: Russian energy giant Gazprom posts record-high net profit of $29 billion in 2021 (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Gazprom makes $41.75 billion in profits in first six months, announces dividend for shareholders

Mikhail Gorbachev, the man who ended the Cold War without bloodshed but failed to prevent the collapse of the Soviet Union, died on Tuesday at the age of 91.

Last Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev who ended Cold War without bloodshed, passes away at 91

Ukraine has launched a counter-offensive in Kherson, a Ukrainian town held by Russia. Kyiv claims to have broken through Russia's first line of defence. Palki Sharma Upadhyay brings you a report.

Gravitas: Ukraine launches counter-offensive in Kherson

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that his country’s troops have launched attacks on Russian positions along the entire front of the war.

Ukrainian troops have attacked Russian positions along entire front of war, says Zelenksy

International Atomic Energy Agency convoy has now set off from Kyiv towards the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant for the much awaited visit. The tour of the site will mainly include damage assessments and evaluating the nuclear facilities safety and security systems.

IAEA to conduct in-person inspection of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant

International Atomic Energy Agency car convoy has now set off from Kyiv towards the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant for the much awaited visit. The tour of the site will mainly include damage assessments and evaluating the nuclear facilities safety and security systems.

IAEA team heads to Zaporizhzhia plant

The much awaited inspection of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant is just hours away. A team of United Nations nuke watch dog is in Kyiv. The IAEA team met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

IAEA team to inspect Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant; Ukraine seeks control over nuke plant

Ukraine has announced the launch of a counter-offensive to recapture southern parts of the country and has advanced into the Kherson, Mykolaiv regions; however, Russia claimed to have repulsed the Ukrainian offensive.

Ukraine launches counter-offensive to recapture Kherson, Mykolaiv

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Ukraine launches counter-offensive to retake Kherson region

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has been raging on for more than 6 months now. There's no end to the conflict in sight and amid all this, the US says Russia is planning to buy hundreds of UAVs.

Russia to use Iranian drones in Ukraine? The US says Russia is planning to buy hundreds of UAVs

Amidst the fears of a radiation disaster, a team of a United Nations is scheduled to visit the Nuclear plant. International Atomic Energy agency has reached Ukraine and is currently enroute to the Zaporizhzhia N-plant for inspection.

Atomic leak fears at Zaporizhzhia N-plant; Moscow & Kyiv welcome UN Experts

International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi announced on Monday that he will be visiting the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant “later this week” in order to examine the damages sustained due to the ongoing conflict. “The day has come, IAEA’s Support and Assistance Mission to Zaporizhzhia is now on its way,” Grossi tweeted, saying that he will be accompanied by his team.

The conflict between Russian and Ukrainian forces near the nuclear plant has given rise to fears of a potential radiation leak. In the last few days, both sides have accused each other of shelling in the nearby areas and the IAEA also expressed their concern about the impacts of the continued fighting.

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The United Nations and the IAEA both urged the parties to not engage in shelling near the plant due to safety reasons but Ukrainian foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba denied any change in stance from Russia. "Russian military must get out of the plant," he said on Twitter.

The situation at the power plant is a complex one at present as although it is operated by a Ukrainian crew, the control remains with Russian military who took over the facility in March.

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Earlier, the RIA news agency reported that Ukrainian forces attacked a helicopter repairing plant in the region on Sunday. The report further claimed that Russia was able to destroy an enemy drone.

On the other hand, local governor Oleksandr Starukh took to Telegram to announce that Russian forces were shelling Zaporizhzhia and they ended up causing massive damages to the buildings.

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International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi announced on Monday that he will be visiting the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant “later this week” in order to examine the damages sustained due to the ongoing conflict.

International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi announced on Monday that he will be visiting the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant “later this week” in order to examine the damages sustained due to the ongoing conflict. “The day has come, IAEA’s Support and Assistance Mission to Zaporizhzhia is now on its way,” Grossi tweeted, saying that he will be accompanied by his team. The conflict between Russian and Ukrainian forces near the nuclear plant has given rise to fears of a potential radiation leak. In the last few days, both sides have accused each other of shelling in the nearby areas and the IAEA also expressed their concern about the impacts of the continued fighting. Also read | Tensions rise in Ukraine as conflict continues near Zaporizhzhia power plant The United Nations and the IAEA both urged the parties to not engage in shelling near the plant due to safety reasons but Ukrainian foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba denied any change in stance from Russia. "Russian military must get out of the plant," he said on Twitter. The situation at the power plant is a complex one at present as although it is operated by a Ukrainian crew, the control remains with Russian military who took over the facility in March. Also read | More than 5.7 million people affected by floods in Pakistan, over 1000 killed Earlier, the RIA news agency reported that Ukrainian forces attacked a helicopter repairing plant in the region on Sunday. The report further claimed that Russia was able to destroy an enemy drone. On the other hand, local governor Oleksandr Starukh took to Telegram to announce that Russian forces were shelling Zaporizhzhia and they ended up causing massive damages to the buildings. WATCH WION LIVE HERE -

IAEA 'on their way' to Zaporizhzhia power plant in Ukraine, says Rafael Grossi

Telecom companies Ericsson and Nokia have given deadlines for exiting the Russian market. While the Swedish giant will be winding down its operations in the coming months, its Finnish rival Nokia will bring down shutters by the year-end.

Telecom companies Ericsson and Nokia have given deadlines for exiting the Russian market. While the Swedish giant will be winding down its operations in the coming months, its Finnish rival Nokia will bring down shutters by the year-end. "By the end of the year, the vast majority of our employees in Russia will have moved on from Nokia, and we have vacated all of our offices. We will retain a formal presence in the country until the legal closure is completed." stated a Nokia spokesperson. It is pertinent to note that Ericsson had sent its 400-odd Russian employees on paid leave earlier this year while earmarking a sum of $95 million related to the moving expenses in its accounts book. WATCH | Gravitas: Russia becomes the world's most sanctioned country × Meanwhile, Nokia, which housed over 2,000 employees in the country had closed most operations, barring the maintenance of critical networks to fulfil the obligations. Ericsson and Nokia join the long list of more than 300 global companies to have exited the Russian market, ever since it invaded Ukraine. As reported by WION, on Sunday, US-based multinational technology giant Dell Technologies announced that it had completely ceased its operations in Russia. Read more: Few weeks after closing offices, Dell winds up its operations in Russia for good The company had halted the sales of its products and services in February, before closing the offices in mid-August. "Back in February, we made the decision to not sell, service, or support products in Russia, Belarus, and the Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine, in addition to the already embargoed Crimea," Dell spokesman Mike Siemienas was quoted as saying by Reuters. As reported extensively by WION, brands like McDonald's, Starbucks, Coca-Cola, Zara, H&M, and Netflix have all suspended operations in Russia. Spotify and Amazon have also hit a pause on their services in the country. Read More: McDonald's to leave Russia after more than three decades over Ukraine conflict Meanwhile, Citi bank, Goldman Sachs, IBM, Intel, Snapchat and Twitter are few of the other banking and technological giants to turn their backs on Russia. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

A day after Dell, Ericsson and Nokia announce plans to wind operations in Russia

Europe is reeling under a major energy crisis in the backdrop of the Russia-Ukraine war. Now, Belgian Energy Minister Tinne Van der Straeten has shot off a warning that the continent faces terrible winters for the next 5-10 years if no cap is put on the gas prices.

Europe is reeling under a major energy crisis in the backdrop of the Russia-Ukraine war. Now, Belgian Energy Minister Tinne Van der Straeten has shot off a warning that the continent faces terrible winters for the next 5-10 years if no cap is put on the gas prices. “The next 5 to 10 winters will be terrible if nothing is done, We must act at the source, at [the] European level, and work on freezing gas prices,” tweeted Van der Straeten. Les 5 à 10 prochains hivers seront terribles si on ne fait rien. Il faut agir à la source, au niveau européen et travailler sur un blocage des prix pour le gaz. On pourrait ainsi réduire la facture énergétique de 770 euros. — Tinne Van der Straeten (@TinneVdS) August 28, 2022 × The minister further stated that if the gas prices are capped, it could help reduce energy bills by $771 per year, per family. "There is an urgent need to introduce a European price cap. This can reduce the energy bill by 770 euros per year per family. At the EU level, the price cap has the greatest impact, but we can no longer rule out price blocks at the Belgian level either," The Belgian minister also asserted that her country had put the proposal in front of the EU with Germany backing it as well. “The European energy market is failing and urgently needs reform. This is no longer tenable for many families and companies. Electricity is produced as cheaply as last year but sold at record prices. By reforming, we are tackling exuberant excess profits.” added Van der Straeten. Read more: Electricity prices hit record highs in Europe, affect supply chains, spark fears of fertiliser shortage What is the crisis? As reported extensively by WION, the 27-nation bloc is majorly dependent on Russian energy for survival. However, ever since Moscow invaded Kyiv and the EU imposed sanctions, Putin has leveraged his position to turn the faucet off the 40 per cent gas quota of Europe. While most European nations are facing soaring prices, very few have capped the prices. Of the major countries, it is France that has put a four per cent cap on gas prices up until the end of the year. Read more: France to 'limit' soaring electricity rates next year; cap on prices to continue till the end of year Moreover, last week, French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire remarked that the hike in electricity prices in 2023 will also be limited. "Increases that the President and Prime Minister have spoken about will be limited increases. The four per cent cap will be maintained to the end of the year." said Bruno Le Maire. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Terrible winters await Europe for the next 5-10 years, warns Belgian Energy Minister

The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant and its surrounding areas in Ukraine became the latest conflict zone in the ongoing Russian invasion of the country. According to local officials, the Russian forces fired at a number of towns close the power plant prompting fears of a potential radiation disaster.

The nuclear plant has been dominating headlines this week with both Russia and Ukraine accusing each other of targeting it. On Saturday, Russian defence ministry also accused Ukraine of shelling.

The Zaporizhzhia plant is currently in a complex situation as although it is operated by a Ukrainian crew, the control remains with Russian military who took over the facility in March. As a result, in the past few weeks, both sides have been accusing each other of shelling in the region.

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Earlier, the United Nations asked Russia to withdraw troops from the nuclear plant considering the sensitive nature of the facility. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) also said that they will be visiting the plant in the near future to inspect its condition amidst the ongoing conflict.

However, Ukrainian foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba denied any change in stance from Russia.

"Russian military must get out of the plant," he said on Twitter.

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According to RIA news agency, the Ukrainian forces attacked a helicopter repairing plant in the region on Sunday. The report further claimed that Ukraine was using drones to carry out attacks in the area and the Russians were able to destroy one such drone near the nuclear facility.

On the other hand, governor Oleksandr Starukh took to Telegram to announce that Russian forces were shelling Zaporizhzhia and they ended up causing massive damages to the buildings.

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The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant and its surrounding areas in Ukraine became the latest conflict zone in the ongoing Russian invasion of the country. According to local officials, the Russian forces fired at a number of towns close the power plant prompting fears of a potential radiation disaster.

The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant and its surrounding areas in Ukraine became the latest conflict zone in the ongoing Russian invasion of the country. According to local officials, the Russian forces fired at a number of towns close the power plant prompting fears of a potential radiation disaster. The nuclear plant has been dominating headlines this week with both Russia and Ukraine accusing each other of targeting it. On Saturday, Russian defence ministry also accused Ukraine of shelling. The Zaporizhzhia plant is currently in a complex situation as although it is operated by a Ukrainian crew, the control remains with Russian military who took over the facility in March. As a result, in the past few weeks, both sides have been accusing each other of shelling in the region. Also read | Taliban accuses Pakistan of allowing US drones to fly into Afghanistan Earlier, the United Nations asked Russia to withdraw troops from the nuclear plant considering the sensitive nature of the facility. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) also said that they will be visiting the plant in the near future to inspect its condition amidst the ongoing conflict. However, Ukrainian foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba denied any change in stance from Russia. "Russian military must get out of the plant," he said on Twitter. Also read | Chinese mouthpiece Global Times lauds the inking of US-China audit deal According to RIA news agency, the Ukrainian forces attacked a helicopter repairing plant in the region on Sunday. The report further claimed that Ukraine was using drones to carry out attacks in the area and the Russians were able to destroy one such drone near the nuclear facility. On the other hand, governor Oleksandr Starukh took to Telegram to announce that Russian forces were shelling Zaporizhzhia and they ended up causing massive damages to the buildings. WATCH WION LIVE HERE -

Tensions rise in Ukraine as conflict continues near Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant

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