The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation noted that the Ukrainian army carried out three artillery attacks on the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant and Energodar. The United States is preparing to provide Ukraine with a new $1 billion military aid package, Reuters reported. Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandr Novak said that Putin agreed with Erdogan to provide natural gas in exchange for rubles. Vladimir Saldo, head of administration of the Kherson region, was evacuated to Moscow for treatment. The European Council approved its decision to reduce gas consumption by 15% this winter. Hungary and Poland opposed. socialbites.ca tells about the events.