KYIV: Wartime Kyiv after sunset now means dark streets and passing silhouettes, with the only light from the occasional faint glow of luminous dog collars.
As Ukraine reels from being presented with a US plan that would force it to capitulate in exchange for peace, the capital’s residents are bracing for what could be the toughest winter yet of the war.
Russia has relentlessly attacked Ukraine’s energy infrastructure since invading in 2022, but is now raining down record numbers of missiles and drones.
Those whose strategies in previous years may have been to grin and bear it are taking extra precautions.
The light from Dmytro Kustov’s dance studio was flooding the street. Inside, it was warm, and pop music blared from electric speakers.
