Blinken: NATO won’t let Putin weaponize winter against Ukraine
Photo: Antony Blinken, US Secretary of State (Vitalii Nosach, RBC-Ukraine)
The North Atlantic Alliance will not allow Russia to use winter as a weapon against Ukrainian civilians. Russian President Vladimir Putin is trying to use this method of warfare, stated US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, according to Sky News.
He emphasized that NATO allies are determined to ensure that Ukraine has everything it needs to face the challenges on the battlefield.
"But also to deal with the ongoing onslaught on its energy infrastructure, with once again Putin weaponizing winter, trying to freeze people out of their homes, turn out the lights - we're not going to let that happen," Blinken said.
Strikes on Ukraine’s energy sector
Russian forces continue to attack Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Such attacks take place amid cold weather.
In recent weeks, the enemy has carried out several several massive attacks on Ukraine, targeting the energy sector. As a result, daily power outage schedules have been implemented across the country. Ukrainians also have problems with heating.
Recently, UN Human Rights spokesperson Jeremy Laurence noted that Russian attacks on the energy sector are impacting the survival of Ukrainian civilians.
