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Russia attacks multiple power plants in Ukraine including in Kharkiv and the capital Kiev. The strikes were reported despite claims from US President Donald Trump that a so-called “energy ceasefire” is in place. Moscow has yet to comment on any potential deal while Ukrainian President Zelensky said the announcement came as a surprise. Analysis by FRANCE 24 international affairs editor Douglas Herbert.
An Axios report is citing an unnamed US source who says that Donald Trump's surprise energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine only concerns oil refineries. Elitsa Gadeva explains what this would mean for both sides.
Trump's energy truce sparks criticism over aiding Russia's war finances amid diesel shortages and rising consumer costs.
The EU also announced that it officially added almost 1,600 new sanctions on Russia's military industrial complex.
Ukrainian power plants were hit by Russian strikes on Sunday, leading to power outages. President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the attacks and expressed his surprise at the US President's post that stated that an “energy ceasefire” had been agreed upon between Ukraine and Russia. While Zelensky said he was not aware of any deal he said he would welcome one. Moscow has yet to confirm any accord. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Kyiv, Gulliver Cragg.
President Donald Trump's latest effort to ease a diesel supply crunch ahead of November's midterm elections is unlikely to make a dent on prices.
The US President Donald Trump sowed confusion on Sunday, announcing an "energy ceasefire" between Ukraine and Russia. Kyiv expressed astonishment, there was silence from Moscow. Ukrainian strikes have wreaked havoc on the Russian oil industry. Were there to be an "energy ceasefire" it could allow Moscow to repair refineries. For Ukraine, it could safeguard vital energy infrastructure. Story by Nicholas Rushworth.
If Russia doesn't agree to Trump's energy ceasefire, Ukraine will respond, Zelenskyy said Monday morning.
NATO’s top commander US Air Force General Alexus Grynkewich on Monday said that the military alliance would “block, blunt and break” any Russian attack on its members’ territory, making such an assault “utterly futile”. But he stressed that he did not judge that such a conflict was “imminent or inevitable”. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that "Ukraine supports the ceasefire, and it is important that Russia support it as well."
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Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers have criticised the deal, which was announced weeks before the US midterm elections.
Trump named Katie Zacharia to take over as the next press secretary.
A bipartisan group asked US President Donald Trump to reverse the agreement to import Russian diesel and warned that the plan announced with Vladimir Putin could violate American law. Two days after that pact, the Republican president announced on October 11 an "energy ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine that was supported by the United Kingdom and Canada, while Kiev has asked for more information and Moscow has not spoken out.
The US president made the announcement in a social media post, which was an apparent surprise to Ukraine and Russia is yet to comment.
US President Donald Trump says both sides have agreed to stop targeting oil refineries, power plants and other energy infrastructure immediately.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is waiting on details from Washington.
US President Trump's bid to bring down diesel prices by easing sanctions on Russia prompts rare Republican criticism.
Zelensky stated that Ukraine is ready to respect the agreement if Russia also undertakes to stop its attacks on the energy infrastructure.
