Russia Escalates as CIA Warning Fails | US News

Russia’s escalating missile and drone strikes on Ukraine’s infrastructure—power, water, food storage—are part of a broader push to force territorial concessions. This comes after a surprise CIA visit to Moscow, where Director William Burns reportedly warned Russia that expanding the war would backfire—but Moscow dismissed it as evidence of U.S. weakness. Putin remains confident he’ll win, demanding full control of Donbas as a minimum for talks, even as his own economy suffers from fuel shortages and refinery strikes he admits were unprepared for. Meanwhile, Ukraine braces for winter amid dwindling air defenses and potential food crises, urgently seeking EU aid. U.S. diplomats are quietly planning new missions to both capitals in hopes of restarting diplomacy, though Moscow hasn’t confirmed their visits. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1f54e1cf3a81b804