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Russia's energy ceasefire collapses as Putin strikes six sites
Putin's missiles hit six Ukrainian energy sites hours after Trump declared truce.
In brief
Putin's missiles hit six Ukrainian energy sites hours after Trump declared truce. Ukraine's energy infrastructure faces continued Russian strikes despite Trump's ceasefire announcement. Originally reported by Dailymail.
Ukraine's energy infrastructure
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said it is increasingly clear Russia does not want a ceasefire on energy infrastructure after strikes continued to hammer Ukraine's facilities.
Trump's ceasefire announcement
US President announced the ceasefire would be effective immediately hours after Zelensky dismissed Putin's one-day ceasefire offer.
Russian missile strikes
Kremlin missiles hit six Ukrainian energy sites including an oil refinery causing widespread blackouts in Kyiv.
Zelensky's response
Zelensky wrote on X that strikes on energy infrastructure occurred today and yesterday with air raid alerts across Ukraine.
Zelensky's warning
Zelensky warned that if strikes are Russia's response to Trump's statement, it means Russia has squandered another opportunity for peace.
Putin's one-day ceasefire offer
Putin offered a one-day ceasefire for Ukraine to hold elections in relative safety after Zelensky requested 60 days.
Lavrov's criticism
Russia's foreign minister Sergey Lavrov said Ukraine doesn't deserve the respite and accused Zelensky of faking surprise at Trump's announcement.
Kremlin's position
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia would stop strikes on Ukraine if Moscow agreed to Ukraine's election day.
Zelensky's casualties
A Russian strike on a high-rise residential building in Kyiv killed two people and injured at least seven.
Trump's energy deal
Trump shocked allies by announcing the purchase of hundreds of thousands of tons of Russian diesel.
Zelensky's criticism
Zelensky criticized Trump's diesel purchase as a 'gift' to Putin.
Trump's leadership comment
Trump said it was time for Ukraine to 'get a new leader who can make a deal'.
US frustration
US President has grown increasingly frustrated with Zelensky, threatening to cut off Ukraine's weapons supplies.
Kremlin's stance
Kremlin said it 'likes the US stance on Ukraine' after Trump's intervention.
Zelensky's tribute
Zelensky paid tribute to victims of a Russian strike on the city of Pryluky.
The takeaway
Ukraine's energy infrastructure faces continued Russian strikes despite Trump's ceasefire announcement.
