Putin threatens to destroy Ukraine's infrastructure ahead of Abu Dhabi talks

The Financial Times reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened to destroy all of Ukraine's infrastructure during upcoming trilateral negotiations in Abu Dhabi, according to sources cited by the publication. Moscow allegedly views shifting talks from territorial issues to security guarantees as a tactic to prolong diplomacy and weaken Ukraine's military position. Putin reportedly frames Russian airstrikes as retaliation for Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries, while Kyiv resumed such strikes after Russia violated a US-brokered energy ceasefire. The Kremlin reportedly demands Ukraine cede remaining Donetsk territory as a precondition for any ceasefire, with further concessions expected in exchange for NATO security guarantees. European leaders are concerned about US discussions with Russia on a new European security architecture, which they fear could restore Moscow's influence at the expense of allied sovereignty.