**US and Ukraine Discuss Control of Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Potential Peace Deal**
The US and Ukraine have been discussing the control of the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant as part of a potential peace deal. This was revealed by US President Donald Trump on March 13.
**Ceasefire Talks Ongoing**
The talks come after Ukraine agreed to a 30-day ceasefire proposed by Washington, provided that Russia also agrees to it. The ceasefire is the first phase of any final agreement. Russian forces currently occupy about 20% of Ukraine and have been accused of systematic repression, torture, and forced deportations.
**Russian Occupation of Nuclear Power Plant**
The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in the city of Enerhodar has been under Russian occupation since 2022. Despite being occupied by Russia, it is not currently generating electricity due to repeated attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
**Ukraine Reiterates Demands for Russian Withdrawal**
Ukrainian officials have repeatedly urged Russia to withdraw its troops from the nuclear power plant. The facility has been disconnected from the Ukrainian power grid multiple times due to Russian attacks.
**Other Developments in Ukraine Conflict**
* Russia is ready to agree to a 30-day ceasefire, but wants guarantees that Ukraine will not mobilize or train troops during this time.
* Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed disappointment at Russia’s demands.
* The US and other Western countries are providing military aid to Ukraine.
* Russian forces have retaken the key stronghold of Sudzha in Kursk Oblast.
**International Reaction**
* The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled that Ukraine failed to prevent deadly clashes between EuroMaidan supporters and opponents in Odesa in 2014.
* London, Paris, and other countries are discussing ways to shield Ukraine against future Russian aggression.
* A US special envoy is visiting the Middle East as part of efforts to secure a ceasefire.
**Ukraine Receives Aid**
* Ukraine has received the first tranche of $1.7 billion from Ottawa under the G7’s Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration (ERA) initiative.
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