CNN —President Vladimir Putin made rare public comments specifically addressing the Russian military’s attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure Thursday, while clutching a glass of champagne at a Kremlin reception. Ukraine has been facing a wide assault on critical infrastructure and power sources since early October. On Monday, Russia unleashed a fresh wave of drone and missile attacks targeting energy infrastructure across Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the strikes caused extensive power outages in several regions, including Kyiv and Odesa. Ukrainian authorities are engaged in the delicate work of trying to balance the national power grid, leaving many households without electricity.

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