This week:
- Russia launched multiple deadly drone and missile attacks across Ukraine, killing civilians and pushing the country into a winter energy emergency.
- Ukraine struck back, hitting a major Russian power plant.
- Kyiv declared an energy state of emergency amid freezing temperatures.
- Ukrainian forces reported battlefield gains near Kharkiv.
- The UK pledged new funding to protect Ukraine’s energy grid.
- The U.S. and Europe moved to limit risks to NATO unity amid Arctic tensions.
- Russia’s oil revenues fell to a five-year low under sanctions pressure.