Ukraine continues drone attacks, EU sanctions Russia, China trains Russian soldiers

Ukrainian forces have persisted with drone attacks targeting Russian oil refineries in Tatarstan, Bryansk, and Samara, actions endorsed by President Volodymyr Zelensky, who stated, "We continue to apply Ukrainian sanctions." Concurrently, the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant experienced a complete loss of external power, prompting the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to express concern over "permanent dangers to nuclear safety." European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the 21st package of sanctions against Russia, asserting, "Our sanctions are working." The European Union is set to resume accession negotiations with Kyiv, with President Zelensky expected at the European Council. Separately, a European official confirmed that China has trained hundreds of Russian soldiers.

Sources: Le Monde