Russia hits Ukrainian power plants despite Trump’s energy ceasefire claim

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that Russian forces targeted multiple Ukrainian power plants on Sunday, resulting in power outages and fuel shortages. These attacks followed US President Donald Trump's announcement of an energy ceasefire between the two nations, which has been met with mixed reactions. While Western allies, including the UK, France, Canada, and the European Commission, have called for Russia to uphold the deal, several US senators have criticized the agreement as illegal.

Trump's announcement came amid ongoing tensions between Ukraine and Russia, with the latter persistently targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Trump's decision was influenced by Iran's strained oil supply and rising prices, which have negatively impacted the US economy. Zelensky dismissed the diesel deal as a "weak decision" and emphasized that the war's fuel price increases are due to broader geopolitical factors.

Despite the criticism, US allies have reaffirmed their support for Zelensky, with Germany, the EU, and the UK pledging to stand by Ukraine.