Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv seeks $44bn from Russia for climate-warming war emissions

The death toll from a recent Russian attack in Ternopil, Ukraine, has risen to 25, with over 70 individuals injured. Ukraine plans to address this incident at the UN Security Council. The attack is part of a broader escalation of violence in the region, prompting heightened security alerts across the country.

A recent strike in Ternopil, western Ukraine, resulted in the deaths of 25 individuals, including children. The attack targeted two residential blocks, with one building nearly destroyed. This incident marks one of the deadliest assaults in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

Ukraine's national anti-corruption bureau, known as Nabu, has uncovered a high-level criminal scheme involving Energoatom, the state nuclear energy company. This scheme allegedly includes kickbacks and is situated at the core of the government, impacting the operation of three nuclear power plants that provide over half of Ukraine's electricity.

Kyiv has confirmed the use of the Atacms missile system, which relies on American intelligence for targeting, marking the first deployment since the U.S. lifted restrictions on its use. This development signifies a notable escalation in Ukraine's military capabilities amid ongoing conflict with Russia.

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Poland has announced the closure of its last Russian consulate, citing an 'unprecedented act of sabotage' as the reason. This decision follows accusations from Moscow, which claims Poland is engaging in Russophobia and has vowed to retaliate by reducing its diplomatic and consular presence in Russia.

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Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukrainian cities overnight resulted in the deaths of at least ten people, casting doubt on President Volodymyr Zelensky's efforts to revive peace talks in Ankara scheduled for later today. The ongoing violence highlights the challenges faced in achieving a diplomatic resolution to the conflict.