Story perspectives

Ukraine hits Russian refinery; NK honors troops; Chernobyl repair €500M

4/27/2026

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Ukraine Strikes Refinery

Ukrainian forces hit a Russian oil refinery in Yaroslavl, sparking fires at a plant processing 15 million tons of oil annually.
Kim Jong-un held a ceremony honoring troops who fought alongside Russia in Ukraine, calling them symbols of sacrifice and loyalty.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi warned that Chernobyl’s outer protective shell requires immediate repairs.
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development estimated repairs will cost at least 500 million euros.

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Putin thanks

President Vladimir Putin sent a telegram to Kim Jong Un thanking North Korean troops for repelling Ukrainian incursion in Kursk.
North Korea unveiled a new memorial honoring its soldiers who died fighting in Ukraine, with Russian officials attending the ceremony.
Andrei Belousov arrived in Pyongyang on April 26, the second Russian official after Vyacheslav Volodin.
The plan for 2027-2031 will be signed, following the June 2024 treaty, Andrei Belousov said.

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Ukraine Strikes Refinery

Ukrainian forces hit a Russian oil refinery in Yaroslavl, sparking fires at a plant processing 15 million tons of oil annually.
Kim Jong-un held a ceremony honoring troops who fought alongside Russia in Ukraine, calling them symbols of sacrifice and loyalty.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi warned that Chernobyl’s outer protective shell requires immediate repairs.
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development estimated repairs will cost at least 500 million euros.

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