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Over the past week, Russia and Ukraine have been targeting energy facilities in both countries. Volodymyr Zelenskiy warns that Europe's energy supply could be compromised.
Russia threatens the West if frozen Russian assets are used to help Ukraine. The Kremlin is promising “endless” legal challenges and retaliation.
In total, there are about 300 billion euros in frozen assets, most of which are in European financial institutions.
Over the past week, Russia and Ukraine have been targeting energy facilities in both countries.
Kiev notes that 21 Russian missiles have been intercepted since Friday, and some gas production and storage plants have been damaged. Moscow also reported intercepting 17 Ukrainian drones near an oil depot in a town south of Moscow.
Ukraine struggles to mobilize youth
More than two years after the Russian invasion, Ukraine is struggling to mobilize its youth.
Pressure is mounting on President Zelensky to lower the recruitment age, which was already lowered from 27 to 25 at the beginning of the month.
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