On March 9, local time, the Ukrainian National Energy Company said that the Chernobyl nuclear power plant and its safety system have been completely cut off and a nuclear leak may occur. Because after the power outage, the plant could not cool the used nuclear fuel.
Subsequently, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kureba confirmed this statement in a social media post. He said the Chernobyl nuclear power plant had lost all its power supply and that a backup diesel generator could provide 48 hours of backup electricity. After this, the cooling system of the spent nuclear fuel storage facility will be stopped, and radiation leakage is imminent.
Data chart: On July 10, 2019 local time, Ukrainian President Zelenskiy signed an order to create a green corridor for tourists in the Chernobyl exclusion zone and lift the ban on taking photos and videos.
However, the Statement of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is a relief. The blackout has no significant impact on safety, the statement said, as the heat load and cooling water capacity of the nuclear power plant's spent fuel storage pool are sufficient to effectively dissipate heat without the need for electricity supply.
On the same day, russia's official rumor-busting website "Fighting Fake News" published an article, saying that some media reported that the International Atomic Energy Agency said that the news of the deterioration of the situation at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant was false news. The truth is, they're just creating panic.
Russia and Ukraine received worldwide attention at the time of the exchange of fire at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant – after all, it was here that the worst nuclear leak in human history occurred. After the Russian side took control of this place, every move here has attracted the attention of the world.
So, has anyone been making a fuss about the Chernobyl nuclear power plant? And has anyone been creating panic?
Data chart: On April 12, 2020 local time, the Chernobyl forest fire in Ukraine continued to spread. The picture shows the radiation level of the ignition point measured by a Geiger counter.
【The West increases new sanctions against Russia】
On the 9th local time, the French delegation, which holds the rotating presidency of the European Union Council, said that the permanent representatives of the EU countries agreed to expand sanctions against Russia.
The new round of sanctions will involve the maritime sector and the cryptocurrency market, and the EUROPEAN Union has decided to exclude three banks in Belarus from SWIFT (Global Institute of Banking Financial Telecommunication) and impose sanctions on 160 Russian oligarchs and politicians.
In addition, McDonald's, KFC, Starbucks, and Coca-Cola announced the suspension of operations in Russia.
British Defense Secretary Wallace also said on the 9th that the United Kingdom provided Ukraine with 1615 light anti-tank missiles. A consignment of small arms, body armor and medical supplies has also arrived in Ukraine.
In response to Western sanctions, Bilychevsky, director of the Department of Economic Cooperation of the Russian Foreign Ministry, said that Russia is working on countermeasures. He added that work on the development of retaliatory economic measures has been ongoing and that "Russia's response will be swift, deliberate and sensitive to the target of retaliation." ”
Data chart: On October 12, 2017, local time, Elvira Nabiullina, governor of the Central Bank of Russia, announced a new version of the 2000 ruble and 200 ruble banknotes in Moscow. The picture shows Elvira Nabiullina showing the media a new version of the 2000 ruble banknote.
【The United States has confirmed that there are research facilities in udon organisms】
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Newland admitted on the 8th that Ukraine has "biological research facilities" and the United States is cooperating with the Ukrainian side to prevent those "research materials" from falling into the hands of the Russian army.
The Russian government has identified the United States as funding Ukraine's development of biological weapons components in violation of the Biological Weapons Convention. Russian presidential press secretary Peskov said that the palace hopes that the situation of the US biological laboratory in Ukraine can be investigated.
【The fourth round of negotiations is not yet decided, and the Russian and Ukrainian foreign ministers will talk】
On the 9th local time, Ukrainian President Zelenskiy issued the latest video speech saying that the Ukrainian side is preparing to carry out the next round of negotiations with Russia to achieve peace.
Russian presidential press secretary Peskov said Russia is interested in holding a new round of talks with Ukraine as soon as possible, depending on Kiev's readiness.
On March 7, local time, the Russian delegation and the Ukrainian delegation held the third round of negotiations in the Belovezh Forest in Belarus.
On the same day, the Ukrainian Embassy in Turkey said that the three foreign ministers' meeting of Ukraine, Turkey and Russia will be held at 11 o'clock local time on the 10th in Antalya, Turkey. After the meeting, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kureba will hold a press conference on the spot.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed the hope that the Russian-Ukrainian foreign ministers' talks would "open the door" for a permanent ceasefire.
[Ukraine: If security guarantees are secured, ready to discuss neutrality]
The deputy director of the Office of the President of Ukraine said on the 9th that if security guarantees are provided, the Kiev authorities are ready to discuss the neutral status of the country, but Ukraine will not give up an inch of territory.
Data map: On March 2, local time, near the police station building in Kharkiv, Ukraine, it was attacked by artillery fire, and a fire broke out on the roof of the police station building.
He said Kiev needed security from the United States, Britain and Germany, and russian assurances alone were not enough.
On the same day, Ukrainian President Zelenskiy signed a law allowing all Ukrainians to use weapons during a state of war.
"Silent Mode" is activated again humanitarian access
The Russian Defense Ministry said that the Russian army has activated the "silent mode" again since 10 o'clock Moscow time on the 9th to ensure the humanitarian passage from Kiev, Chernihiv, Samui, Kharkov and Mariupol. The Russian Ministry of Defense believes that there should be continuous contacts between Russia and Ukraine on the issue of the evacuation of civilians.
On March 6, local time, residents of the city of Mariupol in the Donbass region were evacuated from the humanitarian corridor.
Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Vladimir Veleshyuk announced that the day's civilian evacuation would take place through six humanitarian corridors. She said, "The military has agreed to a ceasefire from 9 to 21:00 Kiev time on the 9th. ”
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said on the 9th that through the joint efforts of all parties, more than 100 Chinese students in the Sumy area have withdrawn from the risk area. At present, the vast majority of Chinese citizens in Ukraine have been evacuated.
Zhao Lijian also said that at the request of the Ukrainian side, the Red Cross Society of China will provide a batch of humanitarian aid to the Ukrainian side, including food, daily necessities, etc., worth 5 million yuan. On March 9, the first shipments of supplies had already been shipped from Beijing, and the Ukrainian Red Cross would be delivered as soon as possible by appropriate means.
Source: China News Network