Ukraine says Russia ramps up strikes to pressure Kyiv at talks

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 of energy facilities" had plunged five regions into darkness and significantly hampered electricity transmission in Kyiv and surrounding region. Mr.