Ukraine resumes strikes on Russian energy after truce breach; Europe weighs cost of appeasement

On October 15, 2026, Ukrainian President Zelensky announced resumption of attacks on Russian energy facilities, citing Moscow's violation of a US-brokered truce. This marks a reversal of Ukraine's earlier compliance and signals escalation, with implications for European energy security and the credibility of US-mediated diplomacy. The article frames this as part of a broader pattern of aggression, referencing Georgia, and warns of the cost to Europe of accepting such behavior.