Zelenskyy to EU: End War Before Winter
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- Zelenskyy told the European Council that if the war with Russia continues into winter, Ukraine will need urgent energy assistance to get through the cold season.
- The diplomatic appeal came shortly after Ukraine launched one of its largest drone swarms at Moscow, escalating its offensive reach into Russian territory.
Why it matters: Zelenskyy attached a hard seasonal deadline — winter — to EU deliberations, forcing member states to weigh immediate energy aid commitments against pressure on Russia to halt fighting. The backdrop of a major Ukrainian drone strike on Moscow shows Kyiv is still projecting offensive capability even while publicly asking Europe for lifeline support.
