Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned on Saturday (August 08) that the country faces a difficult winter with virtually no working thermal power plants, as fresh Russian strikes killed four people, including a child, in the Kyiv region.&nbsp;Zelensky issued the warning during his visit to Belgrade, where he met Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic. He said Russia's latest overnight attacks and shelling across frontline communities killed 13 people in the past 24 hours.&nbsp;"Russian missiles are aimed precisely at making the lives of Ukrainians unbearable," Zelensky told reporters during his first official visit to Belgrade. He also highlighted the repeated targeting of Ukraine's energy infrastructure.&nbsp;Zelensky said Ukraine had been left with "virtually no intact thermal power plants" as the country prepares for the upcoming heating season. He said these plants play an important role alongside nuclear power in supplying electricity to the national grid.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/no-upi-fee-for-users-select-merchant-transactions-may-face-charges-govt-1786198882814">No UPI fee for users, select merchant transactions may face charges: Govt</a>&nbsp;<h3>Fresh Russian strikes kill four in Kyiv region</h3>The warning came after Russia launched another overnight barrage of missiles and drones, with the latest strikes hitting Kyiv and surrounding areas.&nbsp;Zelensky said Russian shelling had also targeted communities across the frontline, leaving dozens injured. He said a three-year-old boy was among those killed in a strike on a village outside Kyiv.&nbsp;A regional military official said three people, including a child, were killed in strikes on the Brovary district northeast of Kyiv. Three others were wounded in the attacks.&nbsp;Tymur Tkachenko, head of the regional military administration, said the strikes hit the Brovary district as Kyiv warned of incoming ballistic missiles.&nbsp;"Four more people were hospitalised: the child's parents, his 15-year-old brother, and a neighbour who came to the family's aid and was wounded in a double-tap strike," Zelensky said in an earlier post to X.Russia has significantly increased its attacks on Kyiv in recent months. The attacks often involve salvos of ballistic missiles that are difficult to intercept and are launched in short bursts.&nbsp;The latest escalation comes more than four years after the Russia-Ukraine war began. Both sides have intensified long-range strikes, resulting in a growing number of civilian casualties.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of a brutal winter as Russian strikes damaged Ukraine's thermal power infrastructure, while fresh attacks killed four people, including a child, in the Kyiv region.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned on Saturday (August 08) that the country faces a difficult winter with virtually no working thermal power plants, as fresh Russian strikes killed four people, including a child, in the Kyiv region. Zelensky issued the warning during his visit to Belgrade, where he met Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic. He said Russia's latest overnight attacks and shelling across frontline communities killed 13 people in the past 24 hours. "Russian missiles are aimed precisely at making the lives of Ukrainians unbearable," Zelensky told reporters during his first official visit to Belgrade. He also highlighted the repeated targeting of Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Zelensky said Ukraine had been left with "virtually no intact thermal power plants" as the country prepares for the upcoming heating season. He said these plants play an important role alongside nuclear power in supplying electricity to the national grid. Also Read: No UPI fee for users, select merchant transactions may face charges: Govt Fresh Russian strikes kill four in Kyiv region The warning came after Russia launched another overnight barrage of missiles and drones, with the latest strikes hitting Kyiv and surrounding areas. Zelensky said Russian shelling had also targeted communities across the frontline, leaving dozens injured. He said a three-year-old boy was among those killed in a strike on a village outside Kyiv. A regional military official said three people, including a child, were killed in strikes on the Brovary district northeast of Kyiv. Three others were wounded in the attacks. Tymur Tkachenko, head of the regional military administration, said the strikes hit the Brovary district as Kyiv warned of incoming ballistic missiles. "Four more people were hospitalised: the child's parents, his 15-year-old brother, and a neighbour who came to the family's aid and was wounded in a double-tap strike," Zelensky said in an earlier post to X. Russia has significantly increased its attacks on Kyiv in recent months. The attacks often involve salvos of ballistic missiles that are difficult to intercept and are launched in short bursts. The latest escalation comes more than four years after the Russia-Ukraine war began. Both sides have intensified long-range strikes, resulting in a growing number of civilian casualties.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of a brutal winter as Russian strikes damaged Ukraine's thermal power infrastructure, while fresh attacks killed four people, including a child, in the Kyiv region.

Ukraine braces for brutal winter as Zelenskyy warns virtually no thermal plants remain intact

Ukrainian President Vlodymyr Zelensky urged European leader that the time was righ to begin the process Ukraine’s accession to the European Union. He rejected the German proposal to grant Ukraine associate memebership as “unfair”. In a letter to the EU leader Zelensky said that the decision would leave Ukraine voiceless within the bloc's institutions without voting rights.&nbsp;German Chancellor Friedrich Merz recently proposed an intermediate "associate member" status. The plan would grant EU a non voting right at EU meetings, gradual access to EU budgets and extended security guarantees under the EU's mutual defence clause. But Ukraine denied the propsal suggesting that it would leave Ukraine unable to advance its national interests.&nbsp;Zelensky has incerase his goal to acension to the EU bloc after the ousting of Hungry Prime Minister Viktor Obran who had previously vetoed Ukraine's bid and stalled approval of aid to Kyiv. Zelenskyy’s push for EU membership comes as both Kyiv and Moscow seek to advance their interests on the battlefield.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/marco-rubio-india-visit-not-repair-mission-sergio-gor-1779540497008">Marco Rubio’s India visit is ‘not a repair mission’, says US Ambassador Sergio Gor</a>Russia has accused Ukraine of striking a dormitry in the Russia controlled town of Starobilsk, which resulted in 48 casualities and 12 of whom were dead. Putin has ordered his force to respond, Russia’s foreign ministry said those responsible would face “inevitable and severe punishment”. Kyiv denied to striking dorm and claimed that it struck an elite drone unit.&nbsp;“The company’s products supply dozens of ⁠other Russian military production ⁠facilities, including aircraft equipment and drones, ⁠missile engines, and ⁠explosives. ⁠The production process at the enterprise has now ‌been halted,” said Zelensky on Telegram.Ukraine claims that it is in a stronger position now, than in previous years. According to Zelensky Ukraine has liberated 590 kms since the begining of 2026. About 86,000 Russian soldiers have been killed, 59,000 others have been injured while 800 have been taken prisoner.&nbsp;

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected Germany’s proposal for associate EU membership, arguing it would leave Ukraine without voting rights as Kyiv intensifies its push for full accession.

Ukrainian President Vlodymyr Zelensky urged European leader that the time was righ to begin the process Ukraine’s accession to the European Union. He rejected the German proposal to grant Ukraine associate memebership as “unfair”. In a letter to the EU leader Zelensky said that the decision would leave Ukraine voiceless within the bloc's institutions without voting rights. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz recently proposed an intermediate "associate member" status. The plan would grant EU a non voting right at EU meetings, gradual access to EU budgets and extended security guarantees under the EU's mutual defence clause. But Ukraine denied the propsal suggesting that it would leave Ukraine unable to advance its national interests. Zelensky has incerase his goal to acension to the EU bloc after the ousting of Hungry Prime Minister Viktor Obran who had previously vetoed Ukraine's bid and stalled approval of aid to Kyiv. Zelenskyy’s push for EU membership comes as both Kyiv and Moscow seek to advance their interests on the battlefield. Also Read: Marco Rubio’s India visit is ‘not a repair mission’, says US Ambassador Sergio Gor Russia has accused Ukraine of striking a dormitry in the Russia controlled town of Starobilsk, which resulted in 48 casualities and 12 of whom were dead. Putin has ordered his force to respond, Russia’s foreign ministry said those responsible would face “inevitable and severe punishment”. Kyiv denied to striking dorm and claimed that it struck an elite drone unit. “The company’s products supply dozens of ⁠other Russian military production ⁠facilities, including aircraft equipment and drones, ⁠missile engines, and ⁠explosives. ⁠The production process at the enterprise has now ‌been halted,” said Zelensky on Telegram. Ukraine claims that it is in a stronger position now, than in previous years. According to Zelensky Ukraine has liberated 590 kms since the begining of 2026. About 86,000 Russian soldiers have been killed, 59,000 others have been injured while 800 have been taken prisoner.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected Germany’s proposal for associate EU membership, arguing it would leave Ukraine without voting rights as Kyiv intensifies its push for full accession.

Zelensky wants full EU membership, not a symbolic seat at the table

vlodymyr-zelenskyy

Vlodymyr Zelenskyy, News on Vlodymyr Zelenskyy, stories on Vlodymyr Zelenskyy, articles on Vlodymyr Zelenskyy, Vlodymyr Zelenskyy stories at Wion, Vlodymyr Zelenskyy news, Vlodymyr Zelenskyy latest news

vlodymyr zelenskyy

Ukraine braces for brutal winter as Zelenskyy warns virtually no thermal plants remain intact

Zelensky wants full EU membership, not a symbolic seat at the table