Ukraine war: Drone attacks continue, EU sanctions announced, and China reportedly trained Russian soldiers

Ukrainian forces have continued drone attacks on Russian oil infrastructure, targeting refineries in Tatarstan, Bryansk, and Samara. President Volodymyr Zelensky endorsed these actions, stating, "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 on Monday, with President Zelensky expected at the European Council. Separately, a European official confirmed that China has trained hundreds of Russian soldiers.

Sources: Le Monde