Zelenskyy says Russia strikes Ukraine energy sites despite Trump’s ceasefire claim
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Russia continues to strike energy infrastructure despite a purported ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump. Zelenskyy expressed surprise at the ongoing attacks and stated that Ukraine is awaiting further details from Washington.
Why it matters
The discrepancy between diplomatic claims and military reality highlights the volatility of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the complexities of international mediation.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday accused Russia of continuing to attack Ukraine’s energy facilities despite US President Donald Trump’s announcement about energy infrastructure ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv. Zelenskyy said Russian strikes had hit a power plant in Kharkiv, a gas production facility and a civilian gas station.Speaking at the Warsaw Security Forum in Poland, Zelenskyy said Ukraine had learnt about the purported agreement through media reports. He said Russia had not publicly confirmed its acceptance of the proposal.“We support it, but I have not heard approval of this proposal from the Russian side,” Zelenskyy said.Referring to Trump's announcement on Truth Social, Zelenskyy said Ukraine had been “horribly surprised" by the strikes that followed the US president's post.“It was clear that Putin does not read Truth Social,” Zelenskyy said.Trump had announced the purported agreement on Sunday, saying it took effect immediately but providing few details about its terms or…
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