Russian forces break into another region of Ukraine with peace efforts stuck
Summary
Russian forces have advanced into an eighth Ukrainian region amid ongoing fighting and stalled peace talks, with Ukraine striking back at Russian infrastructure targets as winter approaches.
Key Points
- Russian forces have broken into an eighth region of Ukraine, including villages in the Dnipropetrovsk region.
- Ukrainian troops are under severe strain but have not collapsed, continuing to resist Russian advances.
- U.S.-led peace efforts are stuck, with Russia avoiding serious negotiations and balking at Western security guarantees.
- Ukraine is targeting Russian energy infrastructure behind front lines while Russia attacks Ukraine's power grid to prepare for winter.
