Ukraine updates: Russia 'massively' shells energy sites
Russia launched dozens of missiles at Ukrainian power facilities, increasing the strain on energy infrastructure. In Germany, Chancellor Olaf Scholz ruled out deploying NATO soldiers to Ukraine.
What you need to know
Russia waged a fresh assault on Ukrainian energy infrastructure early on Saturday, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other Ukrainian officials.
Zelenskyy said that 34 Russian missiles targeted Ukraine in the overnight attack, with the Ukrainian DTEK power operator saying four of its thermal power plants had been impacted.
Meanwhile, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz once again rejected the delivery of Taurus missiles to Ukraine, due to the risk that it could draw Germany into the war.
Scholz also reiterated his stance during that no German or NATO soldiers will take part in the war.
Here's a rundown of the latest Ukraine-related developments on April 27, 2024
Italy summons Russian ambassador over heating firm takeover
Russia's ambassador to Italy was summoned on Saturday after Moscow announced it was putting a subsidiary of Italian heating firm Ariston Thermo Group under the "temporary management" of Gazprom.
"The government requests clarification on the matter of the nationalization of the Ariston Thermo Group," Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on X.
Tajani said he had spoken to Ariston's top managers and Rome "stands alongside businesses, ready to protect them in all international markets."
Russian President Vladimir Putin placed the Russian subsidiaries of Italian water heating company Ariston and German appliance maker BSH Hausgeraete under JSC Gazprom Household Systems, according to a decree published on Friday.
The EU criticized the move on Saturday, saying it showed Moscow's disregard for international law.
"These measures, targeting legitimate economic activities, are yet another proof of Russia’s disregard for international law and rules," a spokesperson for the EU's diplomatic service said in a statement.
"The European Union calls on Russia to reverse these measures and seek acceptable solutions with European companies targeted by them," the statement said.
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