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Zelensky Warns of Reciprocal Strikes if Russia Targets Power Grid
Kyiv Post • • world
Key Points:
- President Zelensky warned that Ukraine will retaliate symmetrically if Russia targets its energy infrastructure this winter, pledging reciprocal consequences while avoiding harm to civilians.
- He called for an “energy truce” to protect the energy sectors of both countries and urged unblocking the Black Sea to prevent further escalation and humanitarian crises.
- Zelensky highlighted the critical threat posed by the blockade of the Black Sea maritime food corridor, warning it could cause catastrophic food shortages in the Global South despite Ukraine’s domestic food security.
- He emphasized diplomacy as Ukraine’s preferred path, proposing trilateral negotiations and prisoner exchanges, while urging international partners to support these efforts.
- Zelensky also called on the US to swiftly implement stronger sanctions against Russia, praising legislative initiatives and stressing the urgency of decisive action during wartime.
