Russia launches major assault on Ukraine’s energy grid

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The strikes come as diplomatic tensions deepen between Washington, Moscow and Kyiv. President Donald Trump has declined, for now, to impose additional measures on Russia, saying they could undermine negotiations to end the war, while the United States says intelligence sharing with Ukraine has not paused.[1][2] The attacks threaten civilian electricity supplies as Ukraine enters colder weather and reinforce the continuing risk that the war could escalate despite renewed diplomatic efforts.

Sources: Reuters, NPR, Associated Press, Anadolu Agency