Tag: peace

Ukrainian forces are bracing for renewed Russian ground assaults in eastern Ukraine, with heavy fighting reported in Bakhmut and surrounding regions. The Ukrainian military reports successfully resisting attacks in multiple areas, including Kharkiv, Luhansk, and Donetsk, as tensions mount ahead of the first anniversary of the invasion.

The International Atomic Energy Agency has dispatched teams to monitor Ukraine's nuclear plants, including Zaporizhzhia and Chernobyl, to ensure safety during the ongoing war. With at least 11 staff members deployed, this represents an unprecedented level of on-site monitoring.

The Afghan Taliban has announced its interim government, with Muhammad Hassan Akhund appointed as head of state. Zabihullah Mujahid revealed the cabinet, stating Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar will serve as deputy head. The leadership comprises close associates of the Taliban's founding members.

Taliban militants captured Afghanistan's capital Kabul, forcing President Ashraf Ghani to flee and marking the end of a two-decade US military presence. Chaos erupted at the airport as residents and foreign nationals desperately sought to escape the rapidly changing political landscape.