Ukraine Faces Blackouts After Russian Strikes Despite 'Energy Ceasefire'
Power plants in Ukraine have been hit by Russia, hours after Donald Trump said the two countries had agreed on an energy ceasefire.
TL;DR
- Russian strikes hit energy facilities in Kharkiv and Zhytomyr regions of Ukraine.
- Blackouts reported in Izyum after Russian strike destroyed power grids.
- US President Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, effective immediately.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine was ready for a reciprocal energy ceasefire but confirmed ongoing Russian strikes.
- UK, France, Canada, and the EU expressed support for an energy ceasefire, though some EU officials expressed skepticism about Russia's adherence.
- The strikes come amidst ongoing exchanges on energy infrastructure between Ukraine and Russia.
- Trump's push for a ceasefire is reportedly linked to lowering domestic fuel prices ahead of US midterm elections.