Russian missiles flew over three Ukrainian nuclear plants on the anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster, according to President Zelenskyy. Russia's foreign ministry imposed sanctions on members of the British parliament, accusing them of demonizing Russia since the invasion of Ukraine. The list includes members of both major parties and some former lawmakers. The statement said that the British lawmakers were trying to demonize Russia and that the foundation of bilateral cooperation was being undermined. Boris Johnson was unmoved by Russia's rhetoric. All of them should regard it as a badge of honor, according to Johnson. Dozens of Americans have been sanctioned in recent weeks, from President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Clinton posted a tongue-in-cheek response on the social networking site, thanking the Russian Academy for the Lifetime Achievement Award. Join our Russia-Ukraine war channel on Telegram to receive updates straight to your phone. There are latest developments. A prisoner exchange between the US and Russia will allow a Marine held captive in Russia for three years to return to the US. State-backed hackers in Russia have often timed their attacks to coincide with physical assaults on Ukraine infrastructure, creating a chaotic information environment. The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency warned that the safety level at Europe's largest nuclear plant is like a red light blinking. Germany's economy minister said that the government is considering all scenarios, including the possibility that a Russian-owned oil refinery could be nationalized. Russia's decision to stop supplies of gas to Poland and Bulgaria was an example of how energy can be used as a weapon. The office of the Italian premier says he will meet the president in Washington on May 10. The statement said energy security will be discussed. Russia said it was cutting off gas supplies to two European Union nations. One day after the U.S. and dozens of allies announced plans to increase military support to Ukranian, the Prime Minister of Poland confirmed his nation had sent tanks to aid its neighbor. Russian President Vladimir Putin had demanded that gas deliveries to Poland and Bulgaria be stopped until payments are made in Russian rubles. European leaders denounced the move as "blackmail", as gas prices in Europe rose sharply on the news. In a Telegram post, the speaker of Russia's state Duma said that they should do the same with other countries that are unfriendly to them. Russia pays a heavy price for the shutoff by forsaking income it needs to fund its war effort. Poland was safe because of the efforts made to secure gas from other countries. Alexander Nikolov said that Bulgaria can meet the needs of users for at least a month. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen accused Russia of using gas as an instrument of blackmail and said the region is prepared to weather Russia's cutoffs. The goals of the military operation in Ukraine will be achieved, according to Putin. In an address to both houses of parliament, Putin emphasized that all the tasks of the special military operation will be fulfilled. Putin said he will guarantee the security of the residents of eastern Ukraine that Russia recognized as independent shortly before launching its invasion of Ukraine. The Institute for the Study of War said that Russian forces continue to make slow but steady progress near the cities of Izyum and Rubizhne, but offensive operations elsewhere in eastern Ukraine remain unsuccessful. The assessment gave a bleak forecast for an estimated 2,000 Ukraine soldiers and an unknown number of civilians in and around a steel plant in Mariupol, considered the last legitimate holdout from the Russian advance into the city. Russian forces will likely attempt to starve out the defenders of the Azovstal Steel Plant in Mariupol and will not allow trapped civilians to leave, according to an assessment. On Wednesday, the U.N. humanitarian office began coordinating the departure of civilians from the steel plant after the Secretary-General reached an agreement in principle with Putin. Some of the previous deals for safe corridors have been broken by the Russians. The U.N. is trying to translate the Guterres-Putin deal into an agreement on the ground. We want to make sure that a cease-fire would allow us to move people safely. The UN Secretary-General will meet with the Ukrainian President on Thursday. Some of those who raised questions about the source of Putin's wealth are thought to have been silenced. According to USA TODAY interviews and a review of documents and reports, dozens of people have been killed or have had their investigations blocked or shut down because of assassination attempts. Many people have looked the other way for fear of being followed. You can read about how Putin became one of the richest men in the world by reading about some of the high-profile victims here. His family and associates are facing sanctions. Josh Meyer. Hours before the agency voted on a proposal to suspend the country's membership over the invasion of Ukraine, Russia announced it was withdrawing from the organization. The assembly of the agency voted in favor of suspending Russia. If Russia changes its behavior, the suspension could be reversed. Zurab Pololikashvili, secretary-general of the agency, said that UNWTO Members have made their voices heard and decided to suspend Russia from UNWTO membership. A fundamental human right is peace. It is guaranteed to all. Without exception. The decision will not affect Russian tourism. Russia has long worried that it would use the Transnistria region of Moldova as a staging area for an invasion of Ukraine. The border guards in the region wear camouflage and the hammer and sickle is on the flag. The headquarters of the Transnistria security forces were hit by explosions on Monday night. The towers were used for Russian broadcasts. The Monday explosions were caused by grenade launchers and were designed to create pretexts for tension in the security situation in the disputed area. Most of the troops are people who have Russian citizenship. The troops stationed in Transnistria are not really Russian troops, according to an Irish scholar who studies the area. ............... The Department of State said that U.S. diplomats are starting to return to Ukraine. According to the State Department, diplomats began making day trips to temporary offices in the western city of Lviv on Tuesday. The first group of people left Poland in the morning and returned in the afternoon. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv. The United States would provide more than $300 million in foreign military financing and had approved a $165 million sale of ammunition to Ukraine, as well as saying that American diplomats who left the country before the war began would return as soon as this week. The position of US ambassador to Ukraine has been vacant for three years. The United Nations Secretary-General met with the Russian President on Tuesday. According to Stephane Dujarric, the proposals for humanitarian assistance and the removal of civilians from conflict zones were discussed by the two men. They agreed that the U.N. and the International Committee of the Red Cross should be involved in the rescue of civilians from the besieged steel plant in Mariupol. The Ukrainian officials had previously criticized the meeting. The Ukrainian ambassador told NBC News that he didn't know that Guterres was authorized to speak for Ukraine and that he didn't understand his intention to travel to Moscow and talk to Putin. The Associated Press contributed. This article was originally published on USA TODAY: Ukranian live updates: Russia sanctions British parliament members In response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Britain, along with allies, imposed far-reaching sanctions against Moscow's wealthy oligarchs and political elites. The sanctions on members of the House of Commons were imposed by Russia in response to the restrictions imposed by Britain on its own lower house of parliament. Several people who no longer serve as members of parliament were included on the list. Boris Johnson thinks that sanctions are abadge of honour. The 26 products that are helping Americans save money are selling out like hotcakes. A series of blasts in the south of the country was reported by Russia on Wednesday, the latest in a string of incidents that a top Ukrainian official described as payback for Moscow's invasion. Mykhailo Podolyak, presidential adviser, said it was natural that Russian regions where fuel and weapons are stored were learning about the dangers ofilitarisation. The use of that word was a pointed reference to Moscow's stated objective for the nine-week-old war in Ukraine, which it calls a special military operation to disarm. The Royal family has deployed a formidable new duo, as the Duke of Cambridge and the Princess Royal team up to fight for pregnant women and their babies. During their first joint engagement, the Duke and the Princess opened the new headquarters of the Royal College for Obstetrics and Gynaecology and spoke about the need for more experienced midwives, as well as medical teams who keep mothers-to-be informed about their own care. The public is urged to celebrate and value the role. The Director-General of the IAEA expressed serious concerns over Russia's occupation of Europe's largest nuclear plant. Search for a backup battery. Compare online with top sales. Save money and time. A lesbian space ranger and an affectionate moment with her partner were the highlights of the first look at CinemaCon. The Supreme Justice Tribunal of Venezuela has a new president, who is under sanction by the United States. The National Assembly of Venezuela appointed 20 judges to the country's top court earlier this week. Maikel Moreno held the post as president for five years and was also sanctioned by the United States. NBC Sports Boston's resident NFL Draft guru Phil Perry gives his five BOLD predictions. The sale prices for popular internet packages could be surprising. Start your search here. Tom and Phil break down what they think the New England should do in the first three rounds of the draft, and if they will try to trade up. Paul Michael only takes E! Find out what the couple said about recording an album together with the creation of their latest single. The defense ministry of Ukraine claimed on Wednesday that men in southern and eastern regions of the country are being kidnapped in part for Russian propaganda. Many equally delicious berries are abundant in the wild and are commonly available in grocery stores. The war in Ukraine has disrupted shipments and sent cooking oil prices soaring. (April 26) Russian troops violently dispersed a peaceful gathering of Ukrainiansin Kherson, who were protesting the Russian occupation of the city and Moscow's plans to stage a sham referendum. Deltona Commissioner Dana McCool said it was a new level of low when they didn't hear from leadership. There is a Promo Code for Power Starter. Tallia is an epic champion and a starter pack to advance faster. It is never too late to join the fight. On Tuesday, Lin abruptly announced on his social media accounts that he wouldn't be directing the next Fast and Furious movie. J.D. Davis was worried after he was hit by a ball, but tests showed no real damage. Patron is a mine-sniffing dog. Russian soldiers left mines and unexploded weapons. The Batman 2 is being planned by Warner Bros. Pictures. During the... Germany had to give in, and now says it will give Ukraine what it needs to secure its airspace. The head of the World Health Organization said on Tuesday that the world was blind to the spread of the coronaviruses because of the decreasing testing rates.
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