Is Russia Trying to Keep Ukraine's Electricity Grid Running?

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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development just approved $3 billion in new financing, some of which will go to the grid. The West is planning in the long-term to supply hundreds of billions of dollars in aid to rebuild Ukraine after the war. At this point, it might make a lot more sense for people to crowd-fund an electrical generator.

Russia has been targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure with missiles and drones. Ukraine’s air defences are struggling to keep up, and many households are without power as winter approaches. Bill Gates has a plan to boost African crop yields. And as the BBC turns 100, we reflect on its legacy, and look at challenges ahead. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer