Russia Aims to Freeze Ukraine Into Submission

Moscow is targeting Ukraine’s natural gas supply, right with winter just around the corner.

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Russia’s War in Ukraine

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Just ahead of winter, Russia has greatly intensified its assault on Ukraine’s energy sector, with a particular and novel focus on the country’s supply of natural gas. The Russian offensive, which exploded this month with a scale and intensity not seen in nearly four previous years of war, appears to

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