Germany puts nuclear reactors on standby amid Europe's energy squeeze
Germany said on Monday it would keep two nuclear plants on standby beyond the end of the year in a policy U-turn as Europe scrambles to make up for a sharp drop in Russian gas supplies. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces claimed gains in a counter-offensive against the Russian army in southern Ukraine, saying they had re-captured several areas and destroyed targets including a pontoon bridge. Read FRANCE 24’s blog to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).
Germany said on Monday it would keep two nuclear plants on standby beyond the end of the year in a policy U-turn as Europe scrambles to make up for a sharp drop in Russian gas supplies. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces claimed gains in a counter-offensive against the Russian army in southern Ukraine, saying they had re-captured several areas and destroyed targets including a pontoon bridge. Read FRANCE 24’s blog to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).
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