Zelensky criticises 'vile' Chornobyl drone strike ahead of London talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned a Russian drone strike on a spent nuclear fuel facility near Chornobyl as 'vile.' The attack occurred ahead of high-level talks in London regarding continued European support for Ukraine.
Why it matters
The strike on nuclear infrastructure raises international concerns regarding nuclear safety and the escalation of the ongoing conflict.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Nathan Williams Getty Images Zelensky, Starmer, Macron and Merz and previously met for talks on the Ukraine war back in December UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will host Volodymyr Zelensky in Downing Street later on Sunday, alongside French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, for talks on European support for Ukraine.
The framing focuses on the Ukrainian perspective and the condemnation of Russian actions, which is standard for Western media coverage of the conflict.
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