A series of powerful explosions took place near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant on January 25–26, report the International Atomic Energy Agency and its Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi. On January 25, says the IAEA report, “eight strong detonations” caused the windows to vibrate at the power plant, inviting concern about the facility’s safety.

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, said that a series of explosions occurred near the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant, which was captured by the Russian military, on January 25 and 26. This is stated in the new IAEA report on the situation in Ukraine. The explosions were reported by experts of the organization who are at the nuclear power plant.

The US authorities are going to supply Ukraine with Abrams tanks of a more modern modification M1A2, Politico reports, citing sources. This information was confirmed by the Pentagon. The M1A2 version of the tank has more sophisticated optics and control systems than the older A1 version, which the US Army is set to retire in the coming years. The M1A2 version helps crews quickly track friendly vehicles, locate enemy positions, and process artillery requests.

Meduza responds to the Russian authorities’ decision to outlaw our journalism Meduza has been declared an “undesirable” organization in Russia. In other words, our newsroom’s work is now completely banned in the country our founders call home.

Corruption in high office poses a danger to Ukraine’s vital relations with Western partners Evgen Kotenko / Ukrinform / ZUMA Press Wire / Scanpix / LETA Kyrylo Tymoshenko, Volodymyr Zelensky’s former deputy chief of staff Towards the end of the Russian invasion’s first year, a score of high-profile resignations were announced among Ukraine’s top officials, abruptly and in close succession.

Further in line - fighters Alexander Koerner / Getty Images Tank Leopard 2 on Bundeswehr's teachings near Münster. September 26, 2014 January 25, on the birthday of Vladimir Zelensky, the Western allies officially announced the long -awaited deliveries of tanks to Ukraine. The Chancellor of Germany Olaf Sholts announced that Berlin would send Kiev 14 German Leopard 2 tanks, and will also allow the supply of these vehicles to other NATO countries, which they have in service.

We answer all your worrying questions On January 26, 2023, the Russian Prosecutor General’s Office declared Meduza an “undesirable” organization. It has been established that its activities pose a threat to the foundations of the constitutional order and security of the Russian Federation. The law on “undesirable” organizations was adopted in 2015.

A generation of filmmakers who grew up during Tajikistan’s civil war tell their country’s stories Story by Kayti Burt for The Beet . Edited by Eilish Hart. Tajikistan gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, only to plunge immediately into a bloody civil war. The armed conflict between pro-government forces and the groups that came to form the United Tajik Opposition began in the spring of 1992. Within a year, the hostilities had claimed upwards of 20,000 lives.

The Harry Potter movie series will soon be removed from Amediateka and Kinopoisk, two popular Russian streaming platforms. Licensing agreements that permit streaming them in Russia will expire on January 31. Last April, the e-book platforms Litres and MyBook stopped selling electronic copies of Harry Potter books, also because of rights issues.

US Department of State Deputy Secretary Victoria Nuland said during a Senate hearing that the State Department would support easing sanctions on Russia if several conditions were met. The hearing was broadcast by The Independent. “In the context of the Russian decision to engage in serious negotiations and withdraw its forces from Ukraine and return the territories, I would, of course, welcome the relaxation of sanctions,” Nuland said.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has designated Russia’s Wagner Group as a significant transnational criminal organization and expanded its sanctions on the group and its backers. “Today’s expanded sanctions on Wagner, as well as new sanctions on their associates and other companies enabling the Russian military complex, will further impede Putin’s ability to arm and equip his war machine,” said Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen.

On January 26, the Russian Prosecutor General’s Office of Medusa assigned the status of an “unwanted organization”, explaining this with a standard formulation that the publication “poses a threat to the basics of the constitutional system and safety of the Russian Federation”. "Medusa" is not the first media declared "undesirable" in Russia.

Films about the wizard Harry Potter will be removed from the libraries of Russian online cinemas Amediateka and Kinopoisk, TASS reports.

Continue us to read "Medusa" was declared in Russia an "undesirable" organization. In other words, the work of our editorial office in the country - in our homeland - is completely prohibited. If Medusa is not eliminated, criminal prosecution threatens the leaders and journalists of Medusa; Those who simply distribute our materials (for example, hang a link to an article on their Facebook); Those who from Russia will try to transfer money to us; Those who give us interviews and comments.

"Medusa" - "undesirable organization" in Russia. Here are the first reactions (thanks for your support!) The Prosecutor General’s Office of the Russian Federation declared Medusa an “unwanted organization”.