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In my view it would not be a good idea if there were talks between the American and Russian presidents and the leader of an important European country was not also doing so,
he said
The enemy’s target was our energy infrastructure throughout Ukraine. Unfortunately, there is damage to objects from hits and falling debris. In Mykolaiv, as a result of a drone attack, two people were killed and six others were injured, including two children,
Zelenskyy said
Unfortunately, some facilities sustained damage from direct hits and falling debris,
he wrote, adding
This is war criminal Putin’s true response to all those who called and visited him recently,
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said of the attack
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A massive combined attack targeted all regions of Ukraine, ... In total, approximately 120 missiles and 90 drones were launched. Our air defense forces destroyed over 140 aerial targets,
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote on social media X ... he saidOver the past week, the aggressor used nearly 140 missiles of various types, more than 900 guided aerial bombs, and over 600 strike drones,
he said, accusing Moscow of trying to "intimidate us with cold and blackouts."
Ukraine can count on us" and "no decision will be taken behind Ukraine's back,
the chancellor said at Berlin airport before flying off to a G20 meeting in Rio de JaneiroThis is exactly what Putin has wanted for a long time: it is crucial for him to weaken his isolation. Russia’s isolation,
Zelensky said in his evening address to the nation on Friday
The enemy's target was our energy infrastructure throughout Ukraine,
said President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, saying
Another massive attack on the power system is under way. The enemy is attacking electricity generation and transmission facilities throughout Ukraine,
Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko wrote on Facebook
Russia launched one of the largest air attacks: drones and missiles against peaceful cities, sleeping civilians, critical infrastructure,
said Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha.jpg)
Emergency services were dispatched to the scene,
Kyiv's Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.jpg)
In the context of the ongoing conflict with Russia, Ukraine will face the same fate as those infrastructure facilities that were subjected to a massive Russian attack this morning."
Also posting on Telegram, Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of the Security Council of Russia and himself a former Russian President and Prime Minister, gloated
We understand all the current challenges and we know what to do. And we want to make it clear: there will be no ‘Minsk-3’; we need real peace,
he said, referring to the peace agreement signed in 2015 which granted self-governance to certain areas of Donbas
Severe damage to Ukraine's energy system, including to DTEK power stations. These attacks again highlight Ukraine's need for additional air defence systems from our allies,
said Maxim Timchenko, CEO of DTEK which is Ukraine's largest private energy provider
Tomorrow, November 18, all regions will be forced to apply consumption restriction measures,
Ukrenergo posted on social media
We need peace through strength, not appeasement.”
The minister added