Zelensky: Russia aims to split Ukraine along the Dnieper

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia is attempting to split Ukraine along the Dnieper River by striking bridges and energy infrastructure, aiming to leave millions without heating during winter. In his Monday evening address, Zelensky said Russia's operation against bridges and the power grid seeks to "disconnect Ukraine along the Dnieper" and severely worsen living conditions in cities and villages. He also thanked European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for promised additional EU support. The Financial Times reported that Zelensky warned EU leaders of these Russian plans, citing sources. A senior Ukrainian official told the newspaper that Moscow's strategy includes cutting electricity supply from western to eastern Ukraine, potentially leaving millions in darkness amid winter.