Russian strikes on Ukraine's grid fail to dim resistance - U.S. diplomat


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  • Tuesday, 20 Dec 2022

Local residents gather near a residential building as a critical power infrastructure object burns after a Russian drone attack amid Russias attack on Ukraine in Kyiv Ukraine December 19 2022. REUTERSGleb Garanich

Local residents gather near a residential building as a critical power infrastructure object burns after a Russian drone attack, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine December 19, 2022. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Waves of Russian strikes on Ukraine's electrical grid have failed to dim its determination to resist Moscow, but Washington and its allies need do more to help the country keep the power on, a senior U.S. diplomat said on Monday.

"I think this strategic bombing campaign ... has clearly failed in its attempt to break the will of the Ukrainian population," Assistant Secretary of State Geoff told Reuters three days after returning from talks in Kyiv.

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