Power outages were reported in Kyiv after Russian attacks targeted energy infrastructure, according to operator DTEK. This marks the first large-scale attack on energy sites in the Ukrainian capital since last winter, when Russia launched a similar campaign to weaken the country's energy grid. The recent strikes have raised concerns about the stability of Ukraine's power supply during the colder months. Bulgaria's Prime Minister, Roumen Radev, called for dialogue with Russia to end the war in Ukraine, citing the "risk" associated with nuclear energy. Speaking during a defense conference in Brussels, Radev argued that the European Union should begin speaking with Russia to work toward peace. He suggested that military support for Ukraine may not be enough to protect its territory from Russian strikes. Radev emphasized that there is a limit to simply delivering weapons and providing support, as peace would be established through diplomacy rather than through the delivery of arms. He also highlighted the need to consider the "risk" of nuclear energy, which he said "no one" in Europe wants to consider. His comments come amid growing concerns over the potential for escalation in the conflict, especially with the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine since 2022. Ukraine fears a repetition of the scenario from last winter, when Russia bombed the country's energy sites in an attempt to pressure Kyiv. The current attacks have raised concerns about the resilience of Ukraine's energy infrastructure and the potential for further disruptions during the winter months. As the conflict continues, the need for a diplomatic resolution remains a topic of discussion among European leaders.