Russia Strikes Ukraine's Energy Grid as U.S. Halts Military Aid
The attacks, targeting critical infrastructure, follow the U.S. suspension of intelligence sharing to pressure Ukraine into peace talks.
- Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine's energy facilities, injuring at least 10 people and disrupting heating and power supplies.
- The U.S. has paused military aid and access to satellite imagery for Ukraine, significantly impacting its defensive and offensive capabilities.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is preparing for peace talks with U.S. officials in Saudi Arabia next week, seeking to end the three-year conflict.
- European Union leaders have committed to boosting military spending as uncertainty grows over continued U.S. support under President Trump.
- Turkey's President Erdogan has backed proposals for an immediate ceasefire and halting attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure as confidence-building measures.