Uneasy calm grips Ukraine as West prepares winter aid

Ukraine’s first lady implored the West to show the same kind of steadfastness that Ukrainians have shown against Russian President Vladimir Putin’s military campaign

Ukrainians are doing what they can to prepare for anticipated Russian missile attacks aiming to take out more energy infrastructure as winter sets in (Evgeniy Maloletka/AP)

An uneasy calm hung over Kyiv on Tuesday as residents of the Ukrainian capital did what they could to prepare for anticipated Russian missile attacks aiming to take out more energy infrastructure as winter sets in.

To ease that burden, Nato allies made plans to boost provisions of blankets, generators and other basic necessities to ensure Ukraine’s 43 million people can maintain their resolve in the 10th month of fighting against Russia’s invasion.