Ukraine says Russia ramps up strikes to pressure Kyiv at talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of intensifying missile and drone strikes on energy infrastructure to exert pressure ahead of upcoming peace talks in Abu Dhabi. The attacks have caused significant power outages across multiple regions as the country prepares for winter.
Why it matters
Escalating military aggression during diplomatic efforts highlights the volatility of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Kyiv Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday (November 7, 2026) accused Russia of intensifying strikes across the country to put pressure on Kyiv at upcoming talks after an overnight barrage triggered power cuts as temperatures drop. The latest strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure came days before the trilateral U.S.-brokered meeting in Abu Dhabi scheduled for Tuesday (November 10, 2026) and Wednesday (November 11, 2026), aimed at reviving stalled diplomatic efforts towards peace. EU says 'a lot of work' still needed to reach Ukraine peace deal EU says 'a lot of work' still needed to reach Ukraine peace deal Earlier, a NATO spokeswoman said Ukraine's allies are working for a "just and sustainable" end to the war ahead of U.S.-mediated talks next week in Abu Dhabi EU says 'a lot of work' still needed to reach Ukraine peace deal storyline 1 Ukraine's Energy Ministry said "a massive attack on a number…
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