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Zelenskyy warns of retaliation if Russia strikes Ukraine's energy grid this winter
Anadolu Agency EN·UA · RU·2 days ago
Ukraine's president announced a response to Russia's ongoing attempts to cause a blackout, signaling continued escalation in energy infrastructure attacks. The statement is vague on specifics, and the actual response remains uncertain. This matters as it indicates sustained conflict pressure on Ukraine's power grid and potential for further escalation.
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Ukraine faces its most severe winter since the 2022 invasion, with Russia intensifying strikes on energy infrastructure. President Zelenskyy has issued direct warnings of retaliation if Russian attacks on the energy grid continue, while also proposing an 'energy truce'. The UN warns of a potential humanitarian catastrophe due to cumulative damage and impending cold.