Putin plans to escalate strikes on Kyiv, Bloomberg reports

Russian authorities are planning a new escalation of the war against Ukraine, which could include the use of ballistic missiles against targets in central Kyiv and energy infrastructure in other regions. This information comes from Bloomberg, citing anonymous sources close to the Kremlin.

The reported decision stems from Russian President Vladimir Putin's conclusion that the negotiation process has reached a stalemate. The framework for negotiations has reportedly collapsed, and Putin is unwilling to halt the war in response to sanctions or Ukrainian strikes on Russian logistical and oil infrastructure.

This potential escalation signals a significant shift in strategy, moving beyond current tactics to inflict greater damage on Ukrainian cities and critical infrastructure. The use of ballistic missiles against civilian centers like Kyiv would represent a severe increase in the intensity of the conflict.