Russia Is Showing Trump ‘Ostentatious Disrespect,’ Zelensky Says
Ukraine's president said Russia showed its disregard for the U.S. leader's "energy ceasefire."
Russian strikes on Ukraine's power grid have demonstrated Russia's disregard for the ceasefire, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. President Donald Trump declared a truce on Sunday, requesting both sides to halt attacks on each other's energy infrastructure, a move that surprised both nations. Zelensky stated that Ukraine is willing to comply with the truce, but Russia has continued its strikes on energy facilities. On X, Zelensky called Russia's actions an "ostentatious disrespect toward the United States."
Zelensky made these remarks as Trump faces criticism for his agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to ease sanctions and permit Russia to export diesel to the U.S. to alleviate fuel prices during the upcoming midterm elections. Critics argue that the diesel deal, which allows Russia to export 1 million tons of diesel per month until April, will not significantly impact American drivers before November 3.
Instead, it provides the Kremlin with additional revenue for its ongoing bombardment of Ukrainian cities, resulting in substantial civilian casualties.
Ukraine has refrained from targeting Russian facilities since Trump announced the energy ceasefire, according to the report. However, Russia has launched a series of attacks targeting Ukraine's power infrastructure. On Tuesday night, Russia fired 39 ballistic missiles and 120 drones at energy sites in Kyiv, the Kyiv region, and the Kharkiv oblast, killing at least three people and injuring 22.
At least 600,000 people lost power following the Russian assault, which damaged 26 power plants, four oil and gas sites, and left several regions without electricity.
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