Ukraine’s Zelensky warns of painful winter for Russia if energy truce talks fail

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky issued a warning at the United Nations on Wednesday, stating that Ukraine would retaliate and inflict a difficult winter on Russia if a truce on energy attacks is not reached before the cold weather arrives. Ukraine and its allies are urgently seeking agreements regarding energy infrastructure and Black Sea shipping. This effort is driven by concerns about potential renewed Russian strikes on power and heating facilities. Meanwhile, Russia has demonstrated minimal interest in broader negotiations aimed at ending the conflict.