Zelensky attends Ibero-American Summit; Cuba contrasts Western focus on Ukraine

Russian forces have initiated a new wave of ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv, following Ukrainian intelligence warnings of impending attacks on energy infrastructure, Dnipro River bridges, and civilian sites. This confirms a pattern of Russian winter strikes aimed at degrading Ukraine's resilience, with President Zelensky actively seeking urgent international aid for grid repair and enhanced air defenses. The explicit mention of bridges suggests a potential escalation to sever logistics, though specific targeting of bridges in the recent Kyiv strikes is unconfirmed.

Ukrainian President Zelensky confirmed his attendance at the Ibero-American Summit in Madrid, where he requested assistance from Spain and Latin American countries for the repair of Ukraine's energy infrastructure. This initiative aims to diversify international support, though the outcome of these diplomatic overtures remains uncertain. Concurrently, Cuba utilized the summit to highlight its grievances regarding the US embargo, contrasting the international focus on Ukraine.