{
  "id": 13790479,
  "title": "Zelensky briefs von der Leyen on Russian strikes on energy infrastructure after Trump's ceasefire announcement",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/zelensky-briefs-von-der-leyen-on-russian-strikes-on-energy",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T19:48:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ukrinform - Politics",
    "slug": "ukrinform-politics",
    "url": "https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/4173361-zelensky-briefs-von-der-leyen-on-russian-strikes-on-energy-infrastructure-after-trumps-ceasefire-announcement.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ukrainian President Zelensky briefed European Commission President von der Leyen on Russian strikes targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure, following President Trump's announcement of a ceasefire for energy facilities. Zelensky reported that Russian forces had struck a power plant in Kyiv with a Shahed drone, causing widespread power outages across many districts, and later launched strikes on energy facilities in the Kharkiv region. The strikes occurred after Trump's statement on an energy ceasefire, which Zelensky emphasized as crucial for protecting lives and preventing Russian advances into Ukraine. Zelensky expressed deep appreciation for the support from partners, which he believed provides real protection for the Ukrainian people. During their discussion, Zelensky and von der Leyen reviewed ongoing areas of cooperation with the European Union and the necessary decisions to bolster Ukraine's defenses. Both leaders agreed that their teams would conduct detailed discussions on upcoming joint actions and coordinate their steps. Ukraine is committed to opening negotiating clusters by the end of the year to advance its European integration. Zelensky also expressed gratitude to von der Leyen for the EUR 1.24 billion defense tranche already delivered to Ukraine and for confirming that an additional EUR 3 billion in military support would be allocated the following week.",
  "summary": "During a phone call with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, President Volodymyr Zelensky reported Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure that had been recorded after U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of an energy ceasefire.",
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        "outlet": "DW English (Top Stories)",
        "title": "Trump claims Russia and Ukraine agreed to 'energy ceasefire'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/trump-claims-russia-and-ukraine-agreed-to-energy-ceasefire",
        "published": "2026-10-11T14:47:00.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "Trump claims energy ceasefire reached between Russia and Ukraine",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/trump-claims-energy-ceasefire-reached-between-russia-and-ukraine",
        "published": "2026-10-11T14:51:16.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Trump announces immediate ceasefire on energy facilities in Russia-Ukraine war",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/trump-announces-immediate-ceasefire-on-energy-facilities-in-russia",
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        "outlet": "Kyiv Independent",
        "title": "Ukraine war latest: Russia pounds Kyiv's energy infrastructure as Trump’s energy ceasefire claim catches Ukraine off guard",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/ukraine-war-latest-russia-pounds-kyivs-energy-infrastructure-as",
        "published": "2026-10-11T17:02:54.000Z"
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        "outlet": "ABC News (US)",
        "title": "Russia strikes power plant in Ukraine after Trump announces energy ceasefire",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/russia-strikes-power-plant-in-ukraine-after-trump-announces-energy",
        "published": "2026-10-11T18:13:57.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "National Post",
        "title": "Russian strikes hit Ukrainian power plants after Trump’s energy ceasefire claim",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/russian-strikes-hit-ukrainian-power-plants-after-trumps-energy",
        "published": "2026-10-11T19:49:27.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Euromaidan Press",
        "title": "Drones now cause about 96% of Russia’s battlefield losses. Ukraine’s drone force says it has hit more than 100,000 Russian troops this year alone",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/drones-now-cause-about-96-of-russias-battlefield-losses-ukraines",
        "published": "2026-10-11T19:57:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "PBS NewsHour",
        "title": "Trump claims Russia and Ukraine agree to 'energy ceasefire' despite continued attacks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/trump-claims-russia-and-ukraine-agree-to-energy-ceasefire-despite",
        "published": "2026-10-11T21:25:24.000Z"
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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."
}