Kremlin threatens to hold Ukraine power hostage, but Kyiv's not buying it

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Kremlin threatens to hold Ukraine power hostage, but Kyiv's not buying it
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Russia has carried out attacks on Ukraine's civilian infrastructure, including energy facilities, throughout the month.

Dmitry Medvedev, left, talks to Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov during a meeting on the military-industrial complex on September 20 in Moscow. Medvedev threatened Friday that Ukraine will only see improvements in energy supply issues if it recognizes Russia’s demands in its “special military operation.

Medvedev cast doubt in his own Telegram post on whether Slovakia's electricity aid will be able to provide Ukraine the energy stability it desires, suggesting that it will instead"lead to further energy price hikes for both Europeans and Ukrainians."

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