Ukraine says Russia ramps up strikes to pressure Kyiv at talks

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Ukraine says Russia has intensified strikes to pressure Kyiv during negotiations, with attacks hitting energy infrastructure. The Energy Ministry said five regions were left without power and electricity transmission was significantly disrupted in Kyiv and nearby areas.

Ukraine's Energy Ministry said "a massive attack on a number of energy facilities" had plunged five regions into darkness and significantly hampered electricity transmission in Kyiv and surrounding region