Jun 6, 2026, 09:30 PM UTC

External power was restored to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant on Saturday after a 15-hour outage, during which emergency diesel generators maintained reactor cooling, the IAEA reported. This marked the 18th such incident. Separately, Ukrainian officials stated that Russian forces attacked two civilian search-and-rescue vessels on a humanitarian mission within Ukraine's maritime corridor, causing casualties. Ukrainian naval forces are evacuating the injured. Meanwhile, Ukrainian military units reportedly conducted an attack on the Kronstadt naval base near St. Petersburg. In southern Ukraine, Russian forces also struck critical infrastructure in Kherson, resulting in power disruptions in the Dniprovskyi district, according to local authorities.

Sources: Радіо Свобода, Громадське

Ukraine's military ombudswoman, Olga Reshetylova, has reported that approximately 7% of all mobilized citizens possess a legal right to deferment that was not recognized during their conscription. Her office has received nearly 8,000 complaints concerning violations of servicemen's rights within its first four months of operation, starting from January 27. Separately, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has established a Coordination Council. This new body is tasked with safeguarding the rights of war veterans, their family members, the families of fallen defenders, as well as prisoners of war and individuals missing in action.

Sources: Suspilne Novyny, Hromadske, Ukrainska Pravda

A report by Radio Svoboda's "Siberia.Realities" project indicates that Russia's Ministry of Defense has allegedly prioritized ethnic Russians in prisoner of war exchange lists. According to statistics from the Ukrainian project "I Want to Live," over 6,000 Russian service members have been returned to Russia through exchanges between 2022 and 2025, with 52% of these occurring in 2025. The report suggests a disparity in the ethnic composition of exchanged prisoners compared to the overall POW population. While ethnic Russians constitute 66% of all Russian prisoners of war, a disproportionately higher percentage of those exchanged are reportedly ethnic Russians, leading to accusations of discrimination against non-ethnic Russian captives.

Sources: Radio Svoboda

A staff member for a U.S. House of Representatives member has been charged in connection with bringing a weapon into the Capitol building. The individual, identified as the chief of staff for a Republican Representative from Texas, faces legal proceedings following the incident. Documents submitted to the court indicate the nature of the charges, which relate to security protocols within the legislative complex. Details regarding the specific weapon or the exact circumstances of its discovery were not immediately available. This development underscores ongoing scrutiny of security measures for personnel and visitors within the Capitol grounds. Further information is anticipated as the case proceeds through the judicial system.

Sources: Українська правда, CNN

Armenia's Central Electoral Commission (CEC) has rejected a petition to remove the opposition 'Strong Armenia' bloc from the parliamentary elections scheduled for Sunday. The decision was announced on Saturday, just one day before the nationwide vote. The pro-European 'Republic' party had formally requested the disqualification, citing allegations of voter bribery against 'Strong Armenia'. Furthermore, the 'Republic' party and other opponents have characterized the 'Strong Armenia' bloc as having connections to Moscow. Despite these claims, the CEC's ruling ensures the bloc will remain on the ballot for the snap elections. Sources: Radio Svoboda.