Rescuers Clear Rubble at Ukrainian Thermal Power Plant

Rescuers work to clear the rubble at the thermal power plant in Okhtyrka, a city in the Sumy region of northeastern Ukraine, which was retaken from Russia by Ukrainian troops in early April. READ MORE: Russia’s Gazprom halted gas supplies Wednesday to Poland and Bulgaria, the latest step in the economic fight linked to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Russia has demanded that European nations Okhtyrka — many of which rely on Russia for large portions of energy supplies — pay for natural gas in Russia’s currency, the ruble. Gazprom said Wednesday that Poland and Bulgaria had not done so and would therefore have their gas supplies suspended. Polish and Bulgarian officials said the Gazprom move amounted to breach of contract. https://www.voanews.com/a/6546990.html » Subscribe to VOA News: https://bit.ly/3KIPysi » Watch more VOA News video:    / voanews   Voice of America (VOA) is the largest U.S. international broadcaster, providing news and information in more than 40 languages to an estimated weekly audience of 236.8 million people. VOA produces content for digital, television, and radio platforms. It is easily accessed via your mobile phone and on social media. It is also distributed by satellite, cable, FM and MW, and is carried on a network of approximately 3,000 affiliate stations. Since its creation in 1942, Voice of America has been committed to providing comprehensive coverage of the news and telling audiences the truth. Through World War II, the Cold War, the fight against global terrorism, and the struggle for freedom around the globe today, VOA exemplifies the principles of a free press. Connect with VOA News: » VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://www.voanews.com/ » LIKE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE:   / voiceofamerica   » FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:   / voanews   » FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:   / voanews