Top news of the day: NPP safety, new technologies, and changes in laws
One of the most important news items today was the situation at the Zaporizhzhia NPP. The Rosatom company reported that a Ukrainian drone attacked the turbine hall building of the sixth power unit. Despite this incident, station representatives stated that the facility continues to operate as usual, and all safety parameters are within normal limits. The management emphasized that such actions violate international principles of nuclear safety.
At the same time, the international community continues to discuss military support. The new head of the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, stated that the US wants to help Ukraine defend itself. However, the situation in the conflict zone remains tense: in the Kherson region, information was received about a drone attack on a fuel truck near the village of Salkovo.
Important changes in the urban environment are taking place in the Belgorod region. The new head of the region promised residents that starting May 30, street lighting will again be turned on in the city at night. Authorities also plan to restore residents' access to mobile internet, which was previously restricted due to security measures.
Unexpected changes occurred in the Russian parliament regarding the rights of conscripts. Eleven deputies withdrew their signatures from a bill that could have deprived citizens of automatic protection during legal disputes with military recruitment offices. Previously, it was proposed to allow sending to the army even those who challenge the conscription decision in court. The last, twelfth author of the document, recently passed away, and the project has effectively lost support.
In the financial sphere, a major legal dispute continues between Russia and the European depository Euroclear. The company's lawyer confirmed that they have officially appealed the Moscow court's decision. As a reminder, the court previously granted the claim of the Central Bank of Russia and ordered the recovery of assets from Euroclear in favor of the Russian regulator.
Finally, important events occurred in science and international trade. Russian scientists held a meeting where they discussed the use of artificial intelligence in medicine and pharmaceuticals to improve patient treatment. At the same time, Iranian representatives reported that merchant ships continue to pass safely through the Strait of Hormuz with the support of the Iranian naval forces.