Kyiv says Russia hits energy targets despite Trump ceasefire announcement
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Russia hit at least six energy targets during deadly airstrikes across Ukraine, violating a surprise energy ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump. Zelensky stated that tens of thousands of families are now without power and suggested that Vladimir Putin does not read Truth Social. While Trump insists the ceasefire holds, the Kremlin has stated it does not want a ceasefire. In response to the continued attacks, Zelensky indicated that Ukrainian strikes would continue if Putin shuns the energy truce.
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- ✓ Russia hit at least six energy targets during deadly airstrikes across Ukraine.
- ✓ President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that tens of thousands of families are without power.
- ✓ Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire.
- ✓ The Kremlin stated, "We do not want a ceasefire."
What changed
Russia launched airstrikes against six energy targets hours after the ceasefire announcement.
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Ukraine Accuses Russia of Violating Trump Energy Ceasefire
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Russia hit at least six energy targets during deadly airstrikes across Ukraine, violating a surprise energy ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump. Zelensky stated that tens of thousands of families are now without power and suggested that Vladimir Putin does not read Truth Social. While Trump insists the ceasefire holds, the Kremlin has stated it does not want a ceasefire. In response to the continued attacks, Zelensky indicated that Ukrainian strikes would continue if Putin shuns the energy truce.
Why it matters
The energy ceasefire was a bilateral announcement by Donald Trump intended to protect critical infrastructure. This development coincides with new EU sanctions and a controversial Russian diesel deal. The situation highlights growing tension between Kyiv and the US administration regarding pressure to reach a deal with Moscow.
What is confirmed
- Russia hit at least six energy targets during deadly airstrikes across Ukraine.
- President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that tens of thousands of families are without power.
- Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire.
- The Kremlin stated, "We do not want a ceasefire."
Still unconfirmed
- An oil facility in Ryazan was struck during a massive drone attack.
- Ukraine is "done" with the ceasefire.
What to watch next
- Confirmation of further Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure
- US response to the reported ceasefire violations
- Official Kremlin response to the specific energy target strikes
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- Reuters — Ukraine accuses Russia of violating Trump's energy ceasefire as EU imposes new sanctions
- Bloomberg.com — Zelenskyy Says Strikes to Go on If Putin Shuns Energy Truce
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- Al Jazeera — Trump insists energy ceasefire holds as Ukraine reports new Russian strikes
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