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  "id": 13786896,
  "title": "Russia hits Ukraine power plants despite Trump energy ceasefire claim",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/russia-hits-ukraine-power-plants-despite-trump-energy-ceasefire-claim-13786896",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T19:38:42.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/russia-hits-ukraine-power-plants-despite-trump-energy-ceasefire-claim/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Russian strikes hit Ukrainian power plants on Sunday, despite President Donald Trump's claim of an energy ceasefire, according to Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky. A drone strike caused power outages in Kyiv, while a strike on the CHP-5 power plant in Kharkiv was also reported. Zelensky expressed surprise at Trump's announcement of an energy ceasefire, stating he was seeking further details. Russia has not confirmed the ceasefire. The announcement came two days after Trump eased US sanctions on Russian diesel, angering Ukraine and its European allies. Trump blamed Ukraine's strikes on Russian refineries for soaring diesel prices, which could harm his party's chances in upcoming US elections. Zelensky and several European allies condemned the diesel deal, with German and French leaders expressing continued support for Ukraine.",
  "summary": "Russia struck Ukrainian power plants after Donald Trump claimed an “energy ceasefire,” President Zelensky confirmed, expressing surprise at the announcemen Read More: https://punchng.com/russia-hits-ukraine-power-plants-despite-trump-energy-ceasefire-claim/",
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        "title": "Russia hits Ukraine power plants despite Trump energy ceasefire claim",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/russia-hits-ukraine-power-plants-despite-trump-energy-ceasefire-claim-13797859",
        "published": "2026-10-11T14:59:00.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Russia hits Ukraine power plants despite Trump energy ceasefire claim",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/russia-hits-ukraine-power-plants-despite-trump-energy-ceasefire-claim",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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