Overview
- Ukraine reported a fresh combined strike using 5 ballistic missiles and 241 drones, including Kinzhal and Iskander systems, with outages and loss of heat and water in cities such as Kremenchuk.
- Ukrenergo said many regions now face rolling blackouts lasting up to 12–16 hours daily, warning that repairs could take weeks as winter conditions intensify needs.
- Zelensky announced meetings this week in London, Brussels and Rome to coordinate security guarantees, after a two‑hour call he described as constructive with U.S. envoys Stephen Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
- Italy said it will send emergency generators to support Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, while the Kremlin praised the U.S. National Security Strategy as largely consistent with Russia’s view.
- President Trump said he is disappointed Zelensky has not yet read a U.S. peace proposal, and Donald Trump Jr. suggested the United States could step back from the process, signaling potential uncertainty over future support.