Key developments in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, day 380

We examine the key events as the 380th day of the Russia-Ukraine conflict approaches.

Fighting

In Ukraine, Russia unleashed a massive wave of missile assaults that cut off electricity to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant and resulted in the deaths of at least six civilians, including three in the southern city of Kherson.

According to grid operator Ukrenergo, the Zaporizhzhia plant has now been restored to Ukraine's electrical system.

According to Ukraine, during the pre-dawn strike, its air defences shot down many drones and missiles.
According to the air force of Ukraine, Russia launched 81 missiles, including eight drones and six Kinzhal hypersonic missiles, which are known as "dagger" missiles in Russian.
The bombings, according to Russia, were "retaliation" for what it described as a "terrorist" attack by Ukraine in the Bryansk area of Russia last week.

Diplomacy

Sergei Ryabkov, Russia's deputy foreign minister, claimed that despite Moscow's suspension of its participation in the agreement, relations between Moscow and Washington on the New START nuclear armaments accord remain cordial. Ryabkov stated that he did not anticipate any substantive advancement as a result of talks between Moscow and Washington.

The Kremlin claims that "a lot of uncertainties" remain about the Black Sea grain agreement and that a meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is not currently scheduled. However, Sergei Lavrov, the foreign minister of Russia, claimed that extending the agreement was "difficult".

Olaf Scholz, the chancellor of Germany, stated that he saw no indication of Vladimir Putin's desire to engage in negotiations to resolve the conflict.