Russia rejects ceasefire and intensifies strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure
Russian leadership has officially ruled out a ceasefire with Ukraine, signaling a continuation of hostilities. Concurrently, Russia has ramped up long-range strikes targeting critical Ukrainian infrastructure, specifically focusing on steel production facilities and supply chains, including the rail sector. Reports indicate that Ukraine has shared intelligence with European partners regarding intercepted Russian plans to systematically target power, heat, and water grids across major cities during the upcoming winter season.