Russia Hits Ukraine Plant After Truce Claim

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russian forces struck a power plant shortly after US President Donald Trump announced what he described as an energy ceasefire, raising doubts over the prospect of a pause in attacks.

Zelensky Calls for Energy Truce

Zelensky said Ukraine was prepared to support a halt to attacks on energy infrastructure if Russia agreed to do the same. He described such an agreement as a potential major step towards ending the war.

Trump Urges Ukraine to Halt Oil Strikes

Trump has been pressing Kyiv to stop attacks on Russian oil infrastructure, amid efforts to allow Moscow to fulfil a recently reached deal to release diesel to the United States and the global market.

Kremlin Yet to Confirm Agreement

A Kremlin spokesman said Russian officials would provide information when there was something to announce, without confirming whether Moscow had agreed to an energy truce.

Energy Infrastructure Remains Under Threat

Russia has repeatedly intensified attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure during winter since launching its full-scale invasion in February 2022. The latest reported strike adds to uncertainty over whether an energy ceasefire can be implemented.