Russia strikes Ukraine's power grid again, Zelensky says no early warning from partners

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday that Russia launched new attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure using ballistic missiles and jet-powered drones, and that Kyiv again received no early warning from partner countries that previously shared intelligence. The Russian barrage hit 28 substations and other critical energy facilities, depriving over half a million people of electricity, heat and running water. Russia fired 16 ballistic missiles at Kyiv, killing a 21-year-old woman. Zelensky also cited a severe shortage of American-made Patriot air defense systems and speed restrictions on SpaceX's Starlink service that are slowing Ukrainian drone operations. The attacks come amid Washington moves benefiting Moscow, including waiving U.S. sanctions and a diesel import deal. U.S. and Russian officials confirmed talks on a possible trilateral meeting with China's leader to negotiate a Ukraine deal without Kyiv's participation, which Ukraine's foreign minister dismissed as emboldening Putin.