Russia Resumes Ukraine Strikes After Putin-Trump Ceasefire Ends; Kyiv, Dnipro Hit

• Russia resumed late-night attacks on Ukraine, hitting Kyiv and Dnipro with ballistic missiles after a brief ceasefire concluded.
• The pause in attacks was reportedly agreed upon by President Putin and former US President Trump due to harsh winter conditions and Ukraine's damaged energy infrastructure.
• Russia confirmed a second round of trilateral talks with Ukraine and the US will take place in Abu Dhabi to discuss ending the war.
• Ukraine's energy company DTEK is in "survival mode" as Russia targets the energy grid, causing severe power shortages amid plummeting temperatures.
• A Ukrainian drone strike in Russia's Belgorod region killed two civilians, with the attack hitting a residence in Stary Oskol.

Why It Matters: Russia resumed strikes on Ukraine after a brief pause, intensifying attacks on energy infrastructure amid winter.