Zelensky backs attacks, G7 attendance confirmed as Zaporizhzhia NPP loses external power
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reiterated support for attacks on Russian sites and his G7 attendance was confirmed. The EU unveiled new sanctions, and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant lost external power, prompting IAEA safety concerns.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has reiterated his support for recent attacks on Russian oil and military sites, describing them as Ukraine's own retaliatory actions. French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed that President Zelensky is expected to attend the G7 summit on Tuesday. Meanwhile, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presented the 21st package of sanctions against Russia, asserting their effectiveness. Separately, the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant experienced a complete loss of external power overnight, prompting the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to express concerns regarding "permanent dangers to nuclear safety".
Sources: Le Monde
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