Ukraine and Russia have exchanged accusations over attacks on energy infrastructure following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a proposed energy ceasefire between the two countries.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian forces struck Ukrainian energy facilities despite his claim that Ukraine had refrained from targeting energy sites in Russia overnight. He described the attacks as Russia’s response to Trump’s announcement and called for greater pressure on Moscow.
Russia has not confirmed the proposed ceasefire’s terms. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow would provide information when there was something to announce, while Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov argued that Ukraine did not deserve a pause in fighting.
Trump has also defended a deal to make Russian diesel available to the US and global markets, saying the move was intended to serve American interests as energy prices rise amid the war involving Iran. The proposal has drawn criticism from Ukrainian officials and some US lawmakers, while European leaders have expressed differing views on sanctions and diplomatic engagement with Moscow.
Ukrainian authorities reported attacks on six energy facilities and said 33 people had been injured. Other reported strikes damaged residential buildings and infrastructure in several areas.
European leaders have called for a ceasefire that is respected by both sides, while the European Union has announced additional sanctions targeting Russia’s military-industrial sector.
The latest developments leave uncertainty over whether the proposed energy ceasefire will be implemented and whether it can reduce attacks on critical infrastructure.