Russia preparing 'massive strikes' on Ukraine's energy sites after deadliest attack of the year

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1. 10d ago

   US Envoys Arrive in Moscow Amid US-Iran and Ukraine Strikes

   U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have arrived in Moscow to restart peace talks concerning the war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, Washington and Tehran exchanged strikes in the Strait of Hormuz, where two oil tankers were attacked, and President Trump threatened further action while downplaying the six-month conflict as relatively little. These diplomatic and military movements occur as Russia prepares massive assaults on Ukrainian power facilities following the deadliest attack of the year. Russian forces have targeted Kyiv with jet-powered drones for five consecutive days, and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy reported that a warehouse strike west of Kyiv killed 38 people.

   Why it matters

   The arrival of U.S. diplomats in Moscow introduces a potential diplomatic track running parallel to escalating energy infrastructure attacks and civilian casualties in Ukraine. At the same time, simultaneous conflict flare-ups involving U.S. and Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz threaten to stretch international security resources and complicate diplomatic negotiations. Domestically, President Vladimir Putin has authorized the state to seize businesses damaged by Ukrainian drone strikes to control pummeled infrastructure.

   What is confirmed

   • U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have arrived in Moscow to revive efforts to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
   • Two oil tankers were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz as the United States and Iran traded strikes.
   • President Trump threatened further strikes on Iran while downplaying the six-month war.
   • A Russian strike on a warehouse west of Kyiv left 38 people dead, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
   • Russian forces have battered Kyiv and surrounding cities for five consecutive days using jet-powered drones.
   • Vladimir Putin signed a decree allowing the Russian state to seize businesses damaged by Ukrainian drone strikes.

   What to watch next

   • Outcome of peace discussions between U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and Moscow officials
   • Further developments in the U.S. and Iran conflict in the Strait of Hormuz
   • Execution of threatened Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy sites
   Sources used for this update (4)

   1. www.yahoo.com — Trump says more coming as U.S., Iran trade strikes for first time in weeks
   2. www.ksat.com — US envoys Witkoff and Kushner are in Moscow in a new push for peace between Russia and Ukraine
   3. jen.jiji.com — Tokayev pledges to reward Kazakhstan’s World Nomad Games standouts
   4. jen.jiji.com — 35 Kazakh companies join China’s grain trading platform
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2. 14d ago

   Russia plans massive energy strikes as warehouse attack toll hits 38

   Russia is preparing massive strikes against Ukrainian power plants following the deadliest attack of the year. A Russian strike on a warehouse west of Kyiv has left 38 people dead, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Russian forces have battered Kyiv and surrounding cities for five consecutive days, using jet-powered drones to target warehouses and deplete supermarket shelves. Simultaneously, Vladimir Putin signed a decree allowing the Russian state to seize businesses damaged by Ukrainian drone strikes as the Kremlin seeks control over its own pummeled infrastructure.

   Why it matters

   These escalations target Ukraine's energy grid to weaken its stability during the conflict. The shift toward seizing domestic drone-hit businesses indicates Russia is attempting to manage internal infrastructure failures caused by Ukrainian counter-strikes.

   What is confirmed

   • The death toll from a Russian strike on a warehouse west of Kyiv has risen to 38.
   • Russia is preparing massive strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure and power plants.
   • Vladimir Putin signed a decree permitting the state to seize businesses hit by drones.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Russian forces have battered Kyiv and surrounding regions for five straight days as of Monday.
   • Jet-powered drones have been used in recent attacks on Ukrainian warehouses.

   What to watch next

   • Confirmation of the timing and scale of the planned power plant strikes
   • Evidence of the first state seizures of drone-hit Russian businesses
   Sources used for this update (11)

   1. CNN — Russia’s infrastructure is being pummeled by Ukrainian strikes. Now Putin wants to seize control of it
   2. Euronews.com — Putin signs decree allowing state seizure of drone-hit businesses
   3. www.theadvocate.com.au — Death toll rises to 38 after Russian attack on Ukraine
   4. The Guardian — Ukraine war briefing: Russia planning ‘massive strikes’ on power plants days after its deadliest attack of the year
   5. CNBC — Russia preparing 'massive strikes' on Ukraine's energy sites after deadliest attack of the year
   6. The Independent — Russia prepares for ‘massive strikes’ on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure
   7. www.journal-news.net — Death toll rises to 38 from Russia's deadliest attack on Ukraine this year
   8. www.arkansasonline.com — Russia strikes Ukraine for 5th day
   9. www.dw.com — Germany news: Explosive devices found near power plant
   10. jen.jiji.com — Kazakhstan’s oil refining sector sets new growth targets
   11. jen.jiji.com — President Tokayev congratulates Vietnamese counterpart on Independence Day
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