Russian strikes on Ukraine’s public buses leave 30 dead as blackouts worsen in Kyiv

In eastern Ukraine, Russian missile strikes have killed 30 people and injured at least 18, with attacks targeting public transport in Kramatorsk and Sloviansk. The strikes are part of a pre-winter escalation, causing power outages in Kyiv. In Pryluky, a previous attack left 22 dead, including children, and rescuers continue to search through rubble. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for more defense support from NATO, emphasizing the need for anti-ballistic capabilities and ammunition. Ukraine’s energy company DTEK announced emergency power outages in Kyiv, separate from scheduled ones, urging families to prepare emergency kits. QUESTION: How might the ongoing conflict in Ukraine impact the future of international relations and global security?