Kyiv says Russia hits energy targets despite Trump’s ceasefire announcement
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky says Russian airstrikes killed people and hit at least six energy targets.
Ukrainian officials claim Russia targeted six energy facilities during recent airstrikes, indicating a lack of commitment to an energy ceasefire proposed by US President Donald Trump. In a surprise announcement, Trump declared an energy ceasefire without confirmation from Ukraine or Russia, stating it aimed to draw both sides back to talks on ending the war.
However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky views the announcement as empty, as Russia continues its air attacks on energy infrastructure. Zelensky emphasized that Russia is unwilling to accept an energy ceasefire, showing no interest in ending the conflict. The US and European allies remain skeptical of any agreement, with Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticizing Trump's deal as Russia returning to talks on ending the war.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak claims Moscow could resume diesel exports above Trump's proposed levels. Ukraine has intensified its attacks on Russian oil refineries and logistics in response to relentless Russian assaults on its cities, while Russian officials reject the idea of a full 60-day truce.
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