'Putin doesn't consider Trump's statements strong': Zelenskyy slams Russia strikes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of violating a ceasefire after massive missile and drone strikes targeted energy infrastructure. Zelenskyy is calling for stronger US sanctions and additional Patriot missile interceptors to counter the ongoing attacks.
Why it matters
The escalation of attacks on critical infrastructure during a ceasefire period highlights the fragility of diplomatic efforts and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday accused Russia of violating a ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump after overnight Russian strikes targeted energy and critical infrastructure across Ukraine, leaving at least 600,000 people without power.Russian forces also targeted facilities belonging to Ukraine's state railway in a massive overnight attack, the railway's CEO said as cited by news agency Reuters. Separately, advisers to Zelenskyy said Starlink had restricted operations in Ukraine overnight."Overnight, the Russians used 39 ballistic missiles and more than 120 attack drones and loitering munitions against our energy and critical infrastructure in Kyiv, the Kyiv region, and Kharkiv. A targeted Russian ballistic missile strike specifically against energy infrastructure – the very infrastructure covered by the ceasefire announced by the American President. The strike was entirely deliberate and demonstrative in its scale – Russia has never before shown such ostentatious disrespect toward the United States.
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