Russia Moves to Cut Off Ukraine’s Nuclear Power Plants

Moscow has increasingly hit critical substations linked to nuclear power plants in an effort to disconnect them. At the same time, Ukraine replaced the commander of its ground forces.

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ABC News - 2d
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The Wall Street Journal - 3d
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The Hill - 3d
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