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The wife of Azov commander Denys Prokopenko says Russian media reported he was taken to Russia, but neither government agencies nor the Red Cross have officially confirmed where he is. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

The EU has called on Russia to immediately pull all troops from the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant to avert safety risks and restore control to Ukraine amid critical war tensions. ([empr.media](https://empr.media/news/world/the-eu-called-on-russia-to-immediately-withdraw-its-troops-from-the-zaporizhzhia-npp/)) :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

What the world is saying about Ukraine: global media report deadly strikes in Bakhmut, nuclear fears around Zaporizhzhia and growing international pressure on Russia.

Explosions shook a military airfield in Belarus reportedly used by Russian forces near the Ukrainian border, fueling speculation about sabotage or escalating tensions in the war.

Energoatom says Ukraine could cut off communication lines to the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant as power losses and nuclear safety risks escalate amid the war’s energy battles.

Overnight Russian attacks hit Dnipropetrovsk region towns including Kryvyi Rih and Nikopol, sparking fires, damaging infrastructure and injuring several civilians as defenders respond.

Russia reportedly began moving to link the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant’s power connection to Crimea’s network, drawing fresh nuclear safety concerns as fighting continues.

See how world media framed the Ukraine war on Aug 9, 2022: Zelensky’s call to ban Russian visitors, fears about the Zaporozhye nuclear plant, explosions in Crimea and pleas for weapons.

The controversial Amnesty International Ukraine report drew criticism as some testimonies appear to have been collected from people under pressure, raising questions about methodology and accuracy.

See how world media framed the Ukraine war on Aug 7, 2022: heavy Crimean fighting, Russian strikes on civilians and President Zelenskyy’s international diplomacy efforts.

Can a strategy of reporting only good news backfire during war? Analysts warn selective messaging may erode trust and weaken Ukraine’s credibility abroad.

Critics claim Amnesty International’s reports on the Ukraine war echo Russian narratives, alleging the NGO has inadvertently played along with Moscow’s propaganda and stirred global controversy.