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Morning opening: Russia and Ukraine agree on temporary ceasefire to repair lines to Zaporizhia plant
Yakup Krupa
Agreement reached on local ceasefire around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukrainewith the help of The International Atomic Energy Agency will ensure that the necessary repairs are made to the backup power lines going to the power plant.
IAEA confirmed this A local regulation has been reached that will help repair crews ensure the safety of the facility, Mine clearance activities continue in the region to ensure access.
Reuters noted The facility, the largest in Europe, was under Russian control shortly after the war began in 2022. It does not currently produce electricity and relies on external power to keep its nuclear material cool and prevent a major accident.
Russia and Ukraine frequently accuse each other of endangering the security of the facility by carrying out attacks near the facility. Repairs are expected to take at least a week, according to Russia.
Peace talks between Ukraine, Russia and the United States are expected to restart next month.
“For real security guarantees, we need to finalize everything that has been achieved so far and prepare a meeting at the leaders’ level. This is the format that can solve many problems. At the end of the day, leaders decide on key issues, and when it comes to Russia… this is of much greater importance than in other countries,” the Ukrainian president said. Volodymyr Zelenskyy he said last night.
His Friday, February 27, 2026, his Yakup Krupa here and this Europe Live.
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Morning opening: Russia and Ukraine agree on temporary ceasefire to repair lines to Zaporizhia plant
Yakup Krupa
Agreement reached on local ceasefire around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukrainewith the help of The International Atomic Energy Agency will ensure that the necessary repairs are made to the backup power lines going to the power plant.
IAEA confirmed this A local regulation has been reached that will help repair crews ensure the safety of the facility, Mine clearance activities continue in the region to ensure access.
Reuters noted The facility, the largest in Europe, was under Russian control shortly after the war began in 2022. It does not currently produce electricity and relies on external power to keep its nuclear material cool and prevent a major accident.
Russia and Ukraine frequently accuse each other of endangering the security of the facility by carrying out attacks near the facility. Repairs are expected to take at least a week, according to Russia.
Peace talks between Ukraine, Russia and the United States are expected to restart next month.
“For real security guarantees, we need to finalize everything that has been achieved so far and prepare a meeting at the leaders’ level. This is the format that can solve many problems. At the end of the day, leaders decide on key issues, and when it comes to Russia… this is of much greater importance than in other countries,” the Ukrainian president said. Volodymyr Zelenskyy he said last night.
His Friday, February 27, 2026, his Yakup Krupa here and this Europe Live.
Good morning.
