Russia Prepares New Attacks on Kyiv as Peace Frameworks Fail

Bloomberg's Anthony Halpin reports that the Kremlin has concluded peace frameworks are stalled and is preparing escalated attacks on Kyiv, focusing on energy and critical infrastructure before winter. He says Russia views Ukraine as more exposed due to a lack of air defense missiles and aims to intensify pressure on its infrastructure and economy. The report also covers rising hybrid incidents in EU/NATO states and a reported CIA warning to Moscow, with NATO becoming more muscular to deter Russia. - Kremlin sees peace negotiations as stalled or collapsed. - Russia plans increased missile attacks on Kyiv and critical infrastructure before winter. - Targets include energy, essential services, and Ukraine's broader economy. - Russia views Ukraine as more exposed because of insufficient air defense missiles. - Reported CIA director trip to Moscow carried warning against attacking NATO countries. - Rising hybrid incidents in EU/NATO states such as Baltics, Poland, and Germany are increasing tensions. - NATO states are becoming more muscular to deter further Russian escalation.