“Ukrainians must prepare for a long and harsh winter under heavy Russian bombardment“Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday during his daily video address.
“Russia is trying to use the cold against the population this winter,” added the head of state, referring to Moscow’s recent attacks on Ukrainian power plants.
In Kherson, recaptured from the Russian army, but still under bombardment, the electricity is often cut, as in this orphanage (photo) where the nurses who remain light themselves with candles.
This week-end, Prime Minister Alexandre de Croo and Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib visited Ukraine, to Borodianka and Boutcha, two towns near kyiv that have been badly hit by bombardment since the Russian invasion in February. A visit during which the Prime Minister reaffirmed Belgium’s support for Ukraine.
In Russia, the entry into force of a law increasing restrictions against “foreign agents“is scheduled for this week.