Zelensky Says Russia Rejecting Energy Ceasefire as Strikes Continue

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said it is "increasingly evident" that Russia will not accept the energy ceasefire that US President Donald Trump unilaterally announced, citing continued strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Zelensky said six Ukrainian energy sites have been hit since the ceasefire was declared. The Kremlin rejected Zelensky's separate proposal for a 60-day ceasefire to allow Ukraine to hold presidential elections, saying it wants an overall peace deal instead. A Russian strike on a high-rise residential building near Kyiv killed two people and injured at least nine, while other attacks killed at least six more; Russia's Defense Ministry said it struck vessels carrying military cargo to Ukrainian ports. The EU's top diplomat said the bloc would welcome an energy truce "when it holds".

Why it matters：Repeated violations of the declared truce undermine Trump's diplomatic push and prolong a war whose energy and food shocks are felt worldwide.

Key points

  • Zelensky says six Ukrainian energy sites have been hit since Trump announced the energy ceasefire
  • The Kremlin rejected a proposed 60-day ceasefire, demanding a broader peace deal instead
  • A Russian strike near Kyiv killed two and injured at least nine; other attacks killed at least six more

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