President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of intensifying attacks to pressure Kyiv ahead of US-brokered trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi next week. An overnight barrage of 172 drones and 36 ballistic missiles struck energy facilities, plunging five regions into darkness. Zelenskyy urged the US to supply more Patriot interceptors, warning Ukraine must not face this alone.
Zelenskyy says Russia escalating strikes to pressure Kyiv at talks
Source: theguardian.com