Russia plans winter strikes on Ukraine energy grid to force capitulation, NYT reports

A Russian government plan, intercepted by Ukraine and shown to European allies in September, reportedly outlines winter strikes to disable electricity, heat, and water in Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Odesa, aiming to force Ukraine's surrender. The plan's authenticity is unverified, but it signals an escalation in Russia's targeting of civilian infrastructure. This would constitute a major humanitarian and strategic escalation, potentially deepening the conflict and impacting global energy and risk sentiment.