"Power Outages and Arrests: Moscow's Winter Freeze Crisis"

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As Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine, the Moscow region is facing a heating crisis, leaving thousands without heat for days or even weeks due to a broken boiler at an ammunition factory supplying the Russian army. This has led to protests and desperate situations, with some Russians taking to the streets to appeal to Putin for help. Meanwhile, Russia's attacks on Ukraine's critical energy and military infrastructure have renewed, but at home, the cold weather has caused heating issues, leading to a taste of their own frosty medicine.
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