Group 1 - The Kursk nuclear power plant reported that a Ukrainian drone was shot down by Russian air defense near the facility, causing a fire in an auxiliary transformer, but radiation levels remained unchanged and there were no casualties [1] - The acting governor of Kursk stated that the attack on the nuclear plant constitutes a war crime and poses a threat to nuclear safety, violating international law [1] - The International Atomic Energy Agency acknowledged reports of the transformer fire due to military activities but has not independently verified the information, emphasizing the need for protection of all nuclear facilities [2] Group 2 - A refinery in the Russian port of Ust-Luga caught fire following a Ukrainian drone attack, with local officials reporting that 10 drones were shot down in the area [3][4] - The fire at the Novatek refinery was caused by the wreckage of one of the drones, and firefighting efforts were initiated [5] - Novatek is linked to the Kremlin and operates significant liquefied natural gas production facilities in the Arctic region [6] Group 3 - The U.S. Department of Defense has been blocking Ukraine from using U.S.-made long-range missiles to strike targets within Russia, with a high-level approval process in place since late spring [9] - This approval process effectively overturned a previous policy allowing Ukraine to use ATACMS missiles against Russian targets, as stated by U.S. officials [10] - Ukraine has developed some domestic long-range weapons to target Russian infrastructure, including drones aimed at oil refineries and aircraft [10] Group 4 - Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov indicated that President Putin is willing to meet with Ukrainian President Zelensky, but only if the meeting is expected to yield results [14] - Lavrov mentioned that Russia's goals include eliminating threats to its security from Ukraine and protecting the rights of Russian-speaking residents [15] - The Russian side proposed the establishment of working groups during previous negotiations, but Ukraine has yet to respond [15]

新华社北京8月24日电 据美国《华尔街日报》网站23日报道，数月来，美国国防部一直在阻止乌克兰使用远程导弹打击俄罗斯境内目标。 报道援引多名匿名美国政府官员的话说，自今年春末以来，美国防部一项高层审批程序阻止了乌方使用美制陆军战术导弹系统（ATACMS）打击 俄境内目标。这期间，乌方至少有一次试图使用ATACMS打击俄境内目标，但遭美方拒绝。 据报道，乌克兰已研发出一些国产远程武器以打击俄境内目标，包括用来袭击俄方炼油厂和飞机的无人机等。此外，乌克兰总统泽连斯基近日表 示，乌克兰正在研发一款名为"火烈鸟"的新型巡航导弹，预计今年底或明年初有望实现大规模生产。（记者：徐晓蕾） 这是8月13日在乌克兰苏梅州前线地区拍摄的乌军士兵。新华社发（彼得·德鲁克摄） 报道说，国防部负责政策的副防长埃尔布里奇·科尔比负责制定了这项尚未公布的审批程序，国防部长赫格塞思拥有最终决定权。基于相关审查， 国防部决定是否支持乌方发射远程武器打击俄罗斯。除美制远程导弹外，审查范围还包括依赖美国情报和零部件的欧洲援乌武器。 "特朗普总统明确表示，乌克兰战争必须结束。目前俄乌军事态势没有变化。"白宫新闻秘书卡罗琳·莱维特在一份声明中说，"赫 ...