# War in Ukraine: Odesa Hit by Power Outages Amid Fresh Russian Attacks

In this episode, we dive deep into the latest developments in Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine. Odesa faces critical power outages following targeted Russian strikes on energy infrastructure, forcing the strategic port city onto backup power as winter approaches.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has sharply criticized German Chancellor Scholz's recent phone call with Putin, warning it risks normalizing Russian aggression while Putin continues to demand recognition of "new territorial realities" as a precondition for peace. Meanwhile, Ukrainian civilians bear the brunt of escalating violence, with recent missile salvos devastating residential areas, schools, and hospitals.

Finland's president predicts no ceasefire before spring, urging European allies to "hold their nerve" as the conflict tests international resolve. We analyze the diplomatic deadlock, ongoing prisoner exchange negotiations, and what this means for Ukraine and global security

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