Russia Refuses Black Sea De-escalation Talks, Signals Continued Energy Strikes

In Abu Dhabi talks, Russia's delegation claimed no mandate to discuss Black Sea de-escalation or halting energy strikes, with Putin reportedly intent on continuing attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. This marks a hardening of Russia's position, undermining prospects for a negotiated pause. The refusal prolongs energy grid vulnerability in Ukraine and sustains conflict-driven market risk.

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