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Russia wants blackout in Ukraine as winter comes — Zelenskyy

DW17 October 2026, 11:34 UTCUkraine

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says Russia is trying to cut electricity and heating to civilians ahead of winter. He also called the US president's waiver of new sanctions on Moscow a boost for Vladimir Putin.

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