Putin Threatens to Destroy Ukraine's Infrastructure

Russian President Vladimir Putin threatens to destroy Ukraine's infrastructure by next year unless Kyiv agrees to Moscow's terms, aiming to force territorial concessions through a winter campaign of air strikes. According to Financial Times sources, Putin plans to target bridges, ports, railways, and energy facilities. He demands the remaining Donbas territory as a precondition for ceasefire and expects further Ukrainian concessions in exchange for NATO security guarantees. Abu Dhabi talks starting next week are unlikely to yield a truce. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump's administration has intensified contacts with Kyiv and Moscow, proposing economic deals, which has raised concerns among European capitals about Russia's influence.