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Ukraine faces ‘harshest winter’ in years amid Russian bombardment – here’s why

NATO warns Ukraine faces 'harshest winter' as Russia targets energy grid
  • Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte warned that Ukraine faces its "harshest winter" in over a decade due to sustained Russian airstrikes targeting civilian energy infrastructure.
  • Rutte stated that US-led peace talks are ongoing, with the objective of securing a peace deal or a long-term ceasefire to prevent future Russian aggression.
  • The US claims President Trump remains deeply involved in the peace process ahead of upcoming trilateral talks.
  • White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt reaffirmed the US president's commitment to peace following two days of "constructive" talks between Russian and Ukrainian officials in Abu Dhabi.
  • President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that a US security agreement for Ukraine is "100 per cent ready" to be signed.
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