Ukraine has urged the United States to speed up shipments of interceptive air defence missiles, while Russia is intensifying attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andri Syhbika told Reuters that he has submitted this request to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, during a meeting in Paris, in the margins of the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting.

We have to work for peace, but in parallel we have to continue putting pressure on Russia, Syhbiza said.

He said he has sought additional support for Ukraine’s energy grid and accelerated missile supplies for air protection.

Commenting on talks between Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi, mediated by the US, Syhbiza said Kiev remains committed to peace efforts.

He confirmed that Ukraine is ready to discuss measures to reduce tensions, including the Black Sea ceasefire and preventing attacks on energy infrastructure. However, he said he is not optimistic about reaching a Black Sea agreement.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is trying to break our soul during the winter, Sygrea said, accusing Russia of deliberate attacks on civilian infrastructure.

Russia denies it is deliberately targeting civilians.

The Ukrainian minister warned that the cost of war would rise significantly in 2027, and voiced hope of securing long-term financial commitments by international partners.

He said that his family in Kiev, like many Ukrainians, often has electricity for only a few hours a day.

That means no heat, no water, no sewers, so it’s a big challenge for us, he added.

Source Layer: RTKLive