Russia: Major drone attack on Moscow

 

Isak Lundholm Larsson

Felix Wilow 

Published 02:34 | Updated 07:53

Overnight into Friday, a massive drone attack was launched against Russia.

1,200 drones were reportedly shot down near Moscow.

Meanwhile, one of the country’s largest oil refineries is in flames in Volgograd, reports The Kyiv Independent.

According to The Kyiv Independent, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin stated that Ukraine carried out a major drone attack overnight into Friday.

Russia initially claimed to have shot down over 100 drones in the area. Later in the morning, the total number of downed drones was reported to be 1,200, according to AFP. It remains unclear exactly how many drones were directed toward Moscow.

Four people have been killed in the attacks, the news agency reports, citing statements from Russia.

The drones have reportedly caused disruptions to air traffic, and airspace restrictions have been imposed at several major airports in the region.

Oil refinery in flames

In Volgograd, Ukraine is also reported to have attacked one of Russia’s largest oil refineries, according to The Kyiv Independent. The refinery has an annual production capacity of 15 million tons of crude oil.

Explosions and flames were reportedly observed at the Lukoil refinery, the outlet notes, citing Telegram channels. The governor of Volgograd, Andrey Bocharov, confirms that an attack has taken place in the area and states that a fire is burning in the city’s industrial zone.

Ukraine is also reported to have attacked an industrial facility in Rostov-on-Don, a fact confirmed by the regional governor, Yury Slyusar. According to the governor, a fire is burning at the industrial facility and a warehouse.

Zelenskyj: Största fångutbytet någonsin

Zelenskyy: Largest prisoner exchange ever

The attacks come shortly after tripartite talks in Abu Dhabi involving the United States, Ukraine, and Russia. On Thursday, Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with American envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff.

On Wednesday, Russia and Ukraine agreed on a new prisoner exchange, and Zelenskyy also confirmed that Europe will participate in the next round of peace negotiations.

“It will be the largest—Steve and Jared told me—the largest exchange of prisoners of war to date,” Zelenskyy said following the meeting, according to The Kyiv Independent.

Finland responds to alleged Russian demands regarding NATO

 

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Published 13.45

 

Rysslands delegation i Abu Dhabi, ledd av Vladimir Putins nära rådgivare Vladimir Medinskij (till vänster i bild). Bilden togs i tisdags. Foto: Altaf Qadri/poolfoto via AP/TT

Finland responds to alleged Russian demands regarding NATO

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Published 13:45

Russia’s delegation in Abu Dhabi, led by Vladimir Putin’s close advisor Vladimir Medinsky (pictured on the left). The photo was taken on Tuesday. Photo: Altaf Qadri/pool photo via AP/TT

During negotiations regarding the war in Ukraine held in Abu Dhabi, Russia reportedly presented ambitious demands—including a requirement that Finland leave NATO, according to the German newspaper *Bild*.

According to *Bild*’s sources, Russia put forward a series of far-reaching demands during the trilateral talks held this week with Ukraine and the United States.

The Russian delegation reportedly demanded that all occupied territory be recognized as Russian, that the remainder of the Donbas also be recognized as Russian, that Ukrainian port cities be demilitarized, and that Ukraine be prohibited from entering into military alliances.

Furthermore, they reportedly demanded that NATO close all military bases in the Baltic states—and that Finland withdraw from the alliance.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov denies that Russia demanded Finland’s departure from NATO. The Finnish government also states that it has received no indication that this was raised during the trilateral talks.

“Such matters are not up for negotiation at all. Russia is aware of this,” says Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen, according to Yle.

However, Häkkänen adds that Russia has made such demands in the past. He notes that Russian representatives have adopted a tougher tone, likely in an attempt to push the boundaries of the negotiations and secure demands that extend beyond the scope of Ukraine.

Ukraine and the US: Europe’s Presence Is Crucial

 

 

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Published 23.30

 

US envoys Jared Kushner (left) and Steve Witkoff with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Dublin Airport. Photo: Peter Morrison /AP/TT

On the sidelines of a European summit in Ireland, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with two US envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, at Dublin Airport.

There was a strong, unified message: Europe’s participation in the talks is essential.

Following the meeting late Thursday evening, both Zelenskyy and Kushner stated that European representatives would take part in the next round of negotiations with Russia regarding the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Kushner emphasized that European negotiators would be included in direct talks, rather than being left on the sidelines:

“We cannot reach an agreement without having the Europeans at the table.”

This announcement followed a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and the two US envoys. No progress was reported from the discussions at the Kremlin.

 

After the firing – new affair revealed

 

Isak Lundholm Larsson

 

Published 21:06 | Updated 21:43

First, two affairs were revealed.

Then, Jensen Huang, 63, was fired from Nvidia.

Now, a third affair has come to light, according to sources speaking to Reuters.

Nvidia’s former CEO, Jensen Huang, was fired on Thursday. This followed revelations that Huang had been involved in two affairs—one with an employee at the company, and another with a suspected Chinese spy.

The company’s stock has plummeted in the wake of the scandal. On Thursday alone, it fell by approximately nine percent, according to CNBC.

Now, it is believed that Jensen Huang was involved in a third affair, according to Reuters. Two sources state that the former CEO had a romantic relationship with yet another woman at the company.

Declining to comment

The woman has not been named. Neither Nvidia nor Jensen Huang has provided a comment regarding the information reported by Reuters.

Late last week, Jensen Huang confirmed the first affair—involving Alice Huang, a suspected Chinese spy who works at the company Megaspeed.

On Wednesday, the second scandal came to light. According to several individuals, the former CEO was seen being intimate with Kimberly Powell, a high-ranking executive within the company’s healthcare division. The two were reportedly filmed at a corporate conference earlier this year.

Married for 40 years

The person who captured the footage was allegedly stopped by Huang’s security personnel and asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement. The romantic relationship between the two was reportedly a hot topic of conversation at the company.

Both are said to be married to other people. Jensen Huang has been married to Lori Huang since 1985.

In a previous letter to company employees, Jensen Huang acknowledged the first affair and apologized for it.

 

 

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