Russia Rejects Ukraine Ceasefire; Kyiv Braces for Winter Infrastructure Strikes

Russia's Foreign Minister Lavrov rejected Ukraine's proposal to halt hostilities, signaling continued offensive operations. Ukraine is preparing for a renewed campaign of strikes on energy infrastructure aimed at causing a humanitarian crisis during winter, with military and civilian agencies mobilizing defenses. The rejection confirms an ongoing pattern of Russian escalation, raising the risk of a severe humanitarian and energy crisis in Ukraine.