{
  "id": 19165650,
  "title": "As fresh talks near, Putin appears set on wrecking Ukraine’s economy, leaving Kyiv facing the toughest winter yet",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/as-fresh-talks-near-putin-appears-set-on-wrecking-ukraines-economy",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T13:26:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Egypt Independent",
    "slug": "egypt-independent",
    "url": "https://www.egyptindependent.com/as-fresh-talks-near-putin-appears-set-on-wrecking-ukraines-economy-leaving-kyiv-facing-the-toughest-winter-yet/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly intensifying his attack campaign on Ukraine in order to cripple the country's economy, potentially leading to a particularly harsh winter for Kyiv and its citizens. Analysts note that Russian missiles and drones are now targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure earlier in the year compared to previous years, with a new UN investigation panel concluding that Russia's actions constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity. This winter is expected to see even worse attacks, according to experts.\n\nJohn Lough, a senior analyst at a London-based think tank, believes many of Ukraine's allies in Europe may not fully comprehend the gravity of the situation and the financial burden it may impose on European partners. Putin has reportedly concluded that he cannot achieve military victory in Donbas, so he is instead focusing on breaking Ukraine's economy. This strategy has already resulted in a record number of civilian deaths in Ukraine, with more than 2,700 Ukrainian civilians killed since the beginning of the war in 2026, according to the ACLED research organization.\n\nThe conflict has taken a toll on Ukraine's infrastructure as well, with Russian strikes on critical industries, grain exports, and transportation routes becoming more common. Notably, a school in Zaporizhzhia, serving as a shelter and aid center, was bombed, killing at least 55 civilians. Moscow continues to deny targeting civilians in these attacks.",
  "summary": "As Russia struggles to advance on the ground in eastern Ukraine, it is pouring more resources into the war in the skies. Russian missiles and drones are hitting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure harder and earlier in the year than in previous years, analysts say, and the Kremlin has broadened its targets to further damage the Ukrainian … The post As fresh talks near, Putin appears set on wrecking…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}