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Ukraine Faces Deepening Power Shortages After Russian Strikes

A resident shows a journalist where a Russian drone struck the roof of an apartment building, depriving its residents of water, heat and electricity, in Kyiv. Ukraine is confronting one of its most severe energy shortfalls since the start of the full‑scale invasion, with the country currently able to supply only about 60% of its electricity needs. A new wave of Russian missile and drone attacks has heavily damaged power plants and transmission infrastructure across multiple regions, pushing the grid to the brink. Officials report that nearly every major power‑generating facility has been hit in recent weeks. Cities such as Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa, and Dnipro have experienced rolling blackouts, leaving millions of residents coping with limited heating, lighting, and communications during the winter season. Ukraine’s government has warned that the situation remains extremely challenging. Engineers are working around the clock to repair damaged facilities, but repeated strikes have slowed...

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Xi Jinping Stages Unprecedented Show of Power with Putin and Kim at Beijing Military Parade

 


In a striking display of military strength and geopolitical ambition, Chinese President Xi Jinping presided over the largest military parade in the nation’s history at Beijing’s Tiananmen Square, marking the 80th anniversary of Japan’s defeat in World War II. Flanked by Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Xi showcased China’s latest hypersonic missiles, nuclear-capable weaponry, advanced drones, and precision fighter jets before a crowd of over 50,000 spectators.

The event, largely shunned by Western leaders, underscored Beijing’s deepening ties with Moscow and Pyongyang — a symbolic alignment some analysts have dubbed an “Axis of Upheaval”. Xi declared that the “rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is unstoppable” and warned that humanity faces a choice between “peace or war, dialogue or confrontation”.

Beyond the military spectacle, the gathering served as a diplomatic coup for Xi, bringing together leaders from more than 25 nations, including several under heavy Western sanctions. Analysts say the parade was as much about projecting China’s global influence as it was about commemorating history, signaling Beijing’s intent to challenge the U.S.-led world order.


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