The resilience of ordinary Ukrainians is about to face its most serious test so far

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Surviving the cold season is simply not possible without light and heat, and as Putin launches a massive drone attack after rejecting the terms of another peace deal, Owen Matthews reports on Putin’s plan to deliver his fatal blow on Ukraine

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old and darkness are the cruel weapons of Russia’s energy terror campaign aimed at crushing Ukraine this winter. The Kremlin has been attempting to systematically destroy Ukraine’s electricity, heating and transport systems for three years now – so far, without success. But as Russia launches a new drone attack just hours after rejecting a proposed peace peace deal, this winter could be the one when Ukraine’s air defences are finally overwhelmed.