https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-s-new-drive-to-crush-ukraineContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-s-new-drive-to-crush-ukrainehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-s-new-drive-to-crush-ukraine#u111170Fri, 09 Oct 2026 02:17:24 +0000Russia has intensified its attacks on Ukraine, targeting Kyiv with bombardments and aiming to plunge the country into winter darkness by attacking its power grid. The Ukrainian capital now feels like a front-line city, but its residents' resolve is holding for now. Russia's goal is to break Ukraine by terrorizing its civilian population. The EU has rejected Moscow's warnings, with all 25 European embassies remaining in Kyiv.Why it mattersThe conflict between Russia and Ukraine has been ongoing for some time, with Russia seeking to expand its control over the region. The latest e