Putin blitzes Ukrainian power plant just hours after Donald Trump's ceasefire
Russia has been accused of breaching a ceasefire announced by Donald Trump after projectiles struck a thermal power plant in Ukraine just hours after Moscow and Kyiv had agreed to stop attacking each other’s energy infrastructure. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the strike hit a facility in Kharkiv, questioning how the attack could have happened so soon after Trump’s announcement. The US President had taken to his Truth Social platform to warn both sides against targeting energy infrastructure. He said: "Do not break it!".
TL;DR
- Russia accused of breaching a ceasefire announced by Donald Trump by striking a thermal power plant in Kharkiv, Ukraine.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated the attack happened after Trump's announcement and expressed ignorance of any such agreement.
- Donald Trump had warned both sides against targeting energy infrastructure and reportedly threatened to cut off weapons supplies to Ukraine.
- Tensions exist between Trump and Zelensky, with Zelensky criticizing a prior Trump deal to buy fuel from Russia.
- Ukraine has continued drone strikes on Russian oil refineries, prompting frustration from Trump, who suggested Ukraine needs a new leader.
- Britain has reiterated its backing for Kyiv, with Defence Secretary Wes Streeting stating the UK stands with President Zelensky and condemning Putin's actions.