Russia Escalates Ukraine Conflict with Massive Energy Sector Attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned Russia's massive attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure as a "despicable escalation," which left over a million people without power. Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed the strikes were a response to Ukrainian attacks and threatened further missile strikes on Kyiv. Zelenskyy urged allies to respond firmly, while U.S. President Joe Biden emphasized the urgency of supporting Ukraine. Meanwhile, tensions in Georgia rose as protests erupted against the ruling party's decision to delay EU accession.