Ukraine-Russia war latest: Nato warns Kyiv faces its ‘harshest winter’ as Putin weaponises freezing conditions
Nato secretary general Mark Rutte has warned that Ukraine is facing its “harshest winter” in over a decade as sustained Russian airstrikes disrupt its energy grid
“Russia is targeting civilian infrastructures and therefore leaving Ukrainians in the cold — without heat, without light and without water,” he said, urging the European parliament to be flexible on the use of EU funds.
Rutte says that the US-led peace talks were ongoing, adding that the aim should be to get to a peace deal or a long-term ceasefire. He said: “Let’s pray we have it as soon as possible,” and then make sure that Russia’s Vladimir Putin “never, never” attacks Ukraine again.
The US claims president Donald Trump hasn’t given up on peace and remains deeply involved in the process ahead of Sunday’s trilateral talks.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt reaffirmed the president’s commitment to peace after both Russia and Ukraine officials met for two days’ worth of talks in Abu Dhabi, dubbed “constructive” by Kyiv.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said a US security agreement for Ukraine was “100 per cent ready” to be signed.
