Merkel said “from the perspective of that time, it was very rational and understandable to get pipeline gas, including from Russia, that was cheaper than LNG from other parts of the world.”īut the former German leader said Russia’s “brutal attack” on Ukraine is “a turning point, and the new government of course has to deal with that.” She said Germany needed to diversify its energy supplies as it moved away from nuclear and coal-fueled power generation and that gas would be needed for the transitional period. Merkel said at an award ceremony in Lisbon on Thursday that “you always act in the time you are in” and she doesn’t regret decisions she made. LISBON, Portugal - Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has defended decisions made during her time in power to buy natural gas from Russia. “I reiterated that Russia must withdraw from the ZNPP to ensure its nuclear safety and security, immediately stop abductions and intimidation of the Ukrainian personnel,” he tweeted. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Twitter that he met with Grossi in a bomb shelter in Kyiv “while Russian terrorists kept firing missiles at Ukraine.” His post included a photo of the two men meeting in what appeared to be an underground room with pipes hanging from the ceiling.
However, Grossi said he still didn’t receive any indications from Russian President Vladimir Putin that he is ready to discuss with IAEA the definitive “parameters” that will allow finding a safe solution for the biggest nuclear power plant in Europe amid the war. The plant is in an area occupied by Russia but those working at the plant are Ukrainian.Īt the same time, he said the IAEA believes Russians want to create the security, because “they are working with him.” The International Atomic Energy Agency keeps pushing for a demilitarization zone around the nuclear plant, which means “no attack against the plant and the plant not to be used as a tool to attack,” Grossi explained. “It hasn’t improved in any way,’ he said on Thursday evening in Kyiv shortly after returning from Russia. KYIV, Ukraine - The director general of the IAEA, Rafael Mariano Grossi, told the journalists in Kyiv that the situation around the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant remains “concerning.” Ukrainian forces are pushing their counteroffensive deeper into the southern region, one of four that Russia recently annexed illegally. Russia has characterized the movement of Ukrainians to Russia as voluntary but reports have surfaced that many have been forcibly deported from occupied territory, to “filtration camps” where harsh conditions have been reported. Saldo said a decision has been made to evacuate residents of Kherson, Nova Kakhovka, Hola Prystan and Chornobaivkato to the Russian regions of Rostov, Krasnodar and Stavropol, as well as to annexed Crimea. Vladimir Saldo said “these missile strikes cause serious damage, first and foremost to the residents and that missiles also hit “hotels, residential buildings, markets, (places) where there are lots of civilians.”
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Sunny Saturday with cooler temperatures Sunday.Russian authorities have promised free accommodation to all residents of the occupied Kherson region who choose to evacuate to Russia.ĭeputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin made the announcement Thursday shortly after the Russia-backed leader of Kherson asked the Kremlin to organize evacuation from four cities, citing the danger from missile strikes. Looking ahead: Breezy with clearing conditions through Friday. Tropical storm conditions will weaken overnight with showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Wind: NE 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Rain with thunderstorms early and continuing through the night, 100 percent.
Wind, increasing through the day, NE 20-25 mph, stronger gusts. Afternoon highs in the upper 60s to low 70s. Today: Mostly cloudy with showers developing through the day, mainly across northeast Florida, 20-30 percent. Rainfall estimates remain the same: 2-4 inches on average, some areas could see 6 inches. The main impact, based on the current forecast and tropical track will be River and Beach flooding with coastal erosion. Tropical storm conditions expected late tonight through late Thursday. Showers will slowly lift north through the day with most rain coverage coming in this evening and overnight. Windy with coastal county showers for St.
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