Russia and Ukraine resume energy strikes despite Trump warnings
Russia and Ukraine have resumed strikes on energy infrastructure, effectively ending a brief, unofficial ceasefire attempt. Ukraine is targeting Russian oil refineries, while Moscow has launched large-scale drone attacks on Ukrainian power facilities.
Why it matters
The escalation threatens global energy prices and highlights the failure of international diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the conflict.
A man stands at the site of his parents' house, destroyed during a Russian air strike Photograph: Reuters A man stands at the site of his parents' house, destroyed during a Russian air strike Photograph: Reuters Ukraine Russia and Ukraine resume energy strikes despite Trump warnings Moscow sends swarms of drones to attack infrastructure in central Ukraine as Zelenskyy says Kyiv will restart strikes on Russian oil refineries
Prefer the Guardian on Google The White House’s unilateral effort to negotiate an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine has collapsed as Moscow sent a record swarm of drones overnight to attack infrastructure in central Ukraine and Kyiv appeared to resume strikes on Russian oil refineries – despite warnings from Donald Trump .
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