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Oct 17, 2026 at 9:09 AM ET
Zelenskyy says Russia seeks Ukraine-wide blackout
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia is trying to cut electricity and heating to Ukrainian civilians ahead of winter. He also called U.S. President Donald Trump's waiver of new sanctions on Moscow a boost for Vladimir Putin, describing the executive order as an "American sanctions blackout."
WHO: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
WHAT: Zelenskyy said Russia is trying to cut electricity and heating to civilians across Ukraine ahead of winter.
WHEN: Reported Oct 17, 2026 at 8:23 AM ET
WHERE: Ukraine
WHY: Zelenskyy said Russia is seeking to cut electricity and heating to civilians ahead of winter.
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