Russia attacks Ukraine's energy infrastructure, leaving hundreds of thousands without power
Russian forces attacked Ukrainian energy infrastructure overnight, causing significant damage to at least 26 facilities and four oil and gas sites, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The strikes left over 600,000 people in the Kyiv and Kharkiv regions without power as of Wednesday morning. This occurred despite a recent proposal by former U.S. President Donald Trump for an 'energy ceasefire' aimed at halting attacks on energy infrastructure to stabilize oil and diesel prices. Zelenskyy criticized Russia's actions, calling them deliberate and disrespectful toward the United States. He noted that both sides initially denied knowledge of any such agreement but later expressed openness to a deal. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov referenced Zelensky’s initial lack of awareness about the proposal while stating talks are ongoing. The situation remains fluid as officials from both countries continue discussions, though no confirmed agreement has been reached yet.
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