Trump’s ‘Energy Ceasefire’ Fails as Russia Strikes Ukraine Power Plants
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US President Donald Trump announced an “energy ceasefire” between Ukraine and Russia on Sunday. The statement caused surprise in Kyiv, silence from Moscow, and support from Western allies.
The ceasefire quickly appeared unstable. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia attacked several Ukrainian power plants the same day. Targets included facilities in the capital and in Kharkiv, causing power outages and anger.
Trump’s announcement came two days after he declared...