Russia denies withdrawing from Ukraine nuclear plant, 7 European foreign ministers arrive in Kiev

The Russian-appointed authorities in the city of Enerhodar in southern Ukraine's Zaporizhzia region have accused Kiev of "actively spreading fake news" about Moscow's forces' imminent withdrawal from the region.

Writing on its Telegram channel on November 28, the Enerhodar administration said that the information released by Kiev officials “does not reflect the truth” and that Ukraine’s Zaporizhzia nuclear power plant, Europe’s largest, “remains under Russian control.”

CNN quoted a message from Enerhodar authorities as saying that Rosenegeatom, the state-owned company that manages all Russian nuclear power plants, had announced plans to “create a backup power supply for the Zaporizhzhia plant.” A source at Rosenegeatom said the company had taken into account “the great importance of energy reserves for the nuclear safety of the Zaporizhzhia plant, especially in winter.”

Earlier, on November 27, Petro Kotin, head of Ukraine's nuclear energy company, said that the company had received information that Russian troops might be preparing to withdraw from Zaporizhzia. Up to now, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has not provided any information to support Mr. Kotin's statement.

7 foreign ministers go to Kiev to show support for Ukraine

According to the Guardian, the foreign ministers of Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden were in Kiev on November 28 to express support for Ukraine.

Seven foreign ministers of European countries arrived in Kiev on November 28. Photo: Twitter

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis shared about the trip on Twitter, expressing his confidence that Ukraine will win the conflict with Russia.

Meanwhile, Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto expressed admiration for the "courage and determination" of the Ukrainian people. Norwegian Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt affirmed that her country always stands in solidarity with Ukraine.

Ukraine believes Russia is about to send more troops from Belarus

In an announcement on the same day, the General Staff of the Ukrainian army said that Russia could mobilize some units from Belarusian territory into the country to support Moscow's forces participating in a special military campaign there.

Russian soldiers participate in a special military operation in Ukraine. Photo: AP

The Ukrainian military also warned of the risk of Russia continuing new missile attacks on vital infrastructure across the country.

Russian and Belarusian officials have not commented on the above information.

Tuan Anh