Winter is coming: Putin seeks to 'hammer Ukrainians, their power grid, their water supplies'
Summary
Renewed diplomatic efforts aim to end Russia’s war on Ukraine, but a negotiated settlement appears unlikely because Russia and Ukraine hold opposing positions on territory and European security. Mark Galeotti said Russia’s demand for control of all of Donbas conflicts with Ukraine’s refusal to give up territory it still holds; the headline says Russia also seeks to strike Ukraine’s power grid and water supplies.Key Facts
- Russia is seeking to attack Ukraine’s power grid and water supplies.
- Renewed diplomatic efforts are seeking to end Russia’s war on Ukraine.
- Russia’s territorial demands are a major obstacle to a negotiated settlement.
- Russia seeks control over all of Donbas.
- Ukraine refuses to surrender territory it continues to hold.
- Mark Galeotti is executive director of Mayak Intelligence and an honorary professor at University College London’s School of Slavonic and East European Studies.
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