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Ukrainian ambassador reminds Russia that Kyiv has 15 nuclear reactors
The Ukrainian ambassador to Australia, Volodymyr Shalkivskyi, warns Russia against attack
The Ukrainian ambassador to Australia, Volodymyr Shalkivskyi, warns Russia against attacking Ukraine, telling ticker NEWS that the consequences would be fatal.
Shalkivskyi says that Ukraine has 15 nuclear reactors and that “should something go wrong with Russian military strategies” – the consequences of a Russian invasion would be devastating for both nations.
The future of a “Liberal democracy”
The ambassador stressed that his nation is prepared to defend itself against its neighbour as he stressed his people “wanted to live in a liberal democracy”
“We will fight and we will defend our country with international assistance or without international assistance,” he says
“It’s our country, we are doing our best in order to defend it,”
Shalkivskyi highlighted his appreciation to the West and thanked Ukraine’s allies for their support to de-escalate rising aggression from Russia.
“We are grateful for all assistance that we receive from our international partners that can boost our deference capabilities.”
Not wanting to speculate, Shalkivskyi wanted to remind Russia that if a Ukraine nuclear reactor is accidentally set off, results would be cataphoric.
“We have 15 nuclear reactors on our territory, if something goes wrong with calculations over Russian military strategies and missiles hit one of the reactors, there may be very different consquences,”
he tells ticker news
Speculation has been building that Russia is planning an attack on Ukraine, despite Moscow stating that troops have begun returning to base.
The United States and other Western leaders say they are awaiting to see the proof that the Kremlin has withdrawn forces.
Journalist Julian Röpcke on Thursday told ticker NEWS that Russia’s claims that armed forces had been pulled out of Crimea is “propaganda” and instead, the Russian Government was “simply relocating them to other areas of the Ukraine border”
NATO weighs in:
Russia’s defence ministry published video of military vehicles leaving the Crimean peninsula – an area Moscow seized from Ukraine in 2014, something that NATO too, does not believe.
With Russia announcing a partial pull back of forces, the alliance has accused Russia of in fact sending more troops to the border.
“They have always moved forces back and forth,” Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg revealed. “So just that we see movement of forces of battle tanks doesn’t confirm a real withdrawal.
“It has been a big up and down, back and forth, all the way, but the trend over the last weeks and months has been a steady increase in the Russian capabilities close to Ukraine’s borders.
“So Russia retains the capability of a full-fledged invasion of Ukraine without any warning time.”
On Thursday, reports suggested Moscow had deployed an additional 7,000 troops to the border, with speculation that an invasion could happen at any given moment.
Written by Savannah Pocock
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Australia shuts millions of teen social media accounts
Australia’s social media ban leads to 4.7 million teen account closures, prompting debate over online safety and freedom.
Australia’s social media ban leads to 4.7 million teen account closures, prompting debate over online safety and freedom.
Nearly five million social media accounts belonging to Australian teenagers have been closed since the nation’s social media ban began in December. Platforms such as Instagram and TikTok were responsible for removing around 4.7 million accounts held by minors, according to the eSafety Commissioner.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the figures as encouraging, highlighting the government’s commitment to protecting children online. The new law holds social media companies accountable, with fines imposed on platforms that fail to prevent underage accounts from being created or maintained.
Despite these measures, some teenagers have reportedly bypassed the restrictions by falsifying their ages or using parental information. The debate continues over the effectiveness of these regulations and the balance between safety and online freedom.
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Iran protests and the global fight for freedom
Protests in Iran escalate as citizens demand women’s rights; Rabbi Cooper discusses global solidarity and advocacy efforts.
Protests in Iran escalate as citizens demand women’s rights; Rabbi Cooper discusses global solidarity and advocacy efforts.
Amid escalating protests in Iran, citizens are risking everything to demand women’s rights and basic freedoms. The world watches as these demonstrations grow, with many hoping for meaningful change in the face of a brutal regime.
We speak with Rabbi Abraham Cooper from the Simon Wiesenthal Center about the advocacy work supporting Iranian voices and the historical context of defending human rights. He explains the vital role of international solidarity and how governments and communities can respond.
From the human cost on the ground to the influence of the Iranian diaspora in Los Angeles, this interview sheds light on the stakes, the movement, and why public attention is critical.
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Greenland and Denmark signal security divide with the United States
Greenland, Denmark assert Arctic island not for sale, emphasizing cooperation with the US on their own terms.
Greenland, Denmark assert Arctic island not for sale, emphasizing cooperation with the US on their own terms.
Greenland and Denmark have used high-level talks in Washington, D.C. to firmly restate that the Arctic island is not for sale, pushing back against long-standing US interest in the strategically vital territory.
Foreign ministers from both Greenland and Denmark acknowledged that major disagreements remain following discussions with US officials, despite what they described as constructive engagement on shared priorities.
Greenland’s government made clear it is open to closer cooperation with Washington, but only on its own terms, rejecting any suggestion of ownership or control.
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