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While Germany has not made any final decisions, the sources said Berlin is unlikely to oppose the plan outright before leaders of the Group of Seven nations meet in mid-June 2024.
State energy operator Ukrenergo announced the emergency blackout protocol, citing urgent electricity deficits after a spate of Russian strikes damaged or disabled several Ukrainian power plants in recent weeks.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asserted on Saturday that Russia does not currently possess sufficient military forces to launch a renewed large-scale offensive to capture Kyiv, as it attempted early in its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Zelenskyy stated bluntly that Ukraine has "only 25% of what we need" in air defence systems to protect against the relentless Russian missile and airstrikes pummeling cities and villages across the country.
Speaking to Russians exactly one year after ordering troops into Ukraine, Putin portrayed his government as being open to a diplomatic resolution through "negotiations that take into account the interests of all countries involved." However, he claimed it was Ukraine that "unexpectedly announced the termination of negotiations" last year after preliminary talks.
The devastating missile strike on Kyiv resulted in at least 40 injuries and 4 deaths. President Zelenskyy promises extensive action, highlighting the indiscriminate effect on citizens.
Five people have died as a result of Russian strikes in Ukraine, involving 64 drones and missiles. Advisor Podolyak draws attention to the usage of a variety of weapons, raising concerns about the possibility of violence increasing.
President Zelenskyy expresses dissatisfaction at the widespread attack while confirming missile strikes on Kyiv and six other Ukrainian cities. There have been two confirmed deaths, raising concerns about casualties and significant infrastructural damage.