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“Russia and Ukraine trade strikes amid doubt over ‘energy ceasefire’ Ukraine’s president says Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure are continuing despite Donald Trump announcing that the two sides had agreed to a so-called ‘energy ceasefire’.”

“Zelenskyy welcomes US-announced energy ceasefire President Zelenskyy has responded to Donald Trump’s announcement that Russia and Ukraine agreed to an energy ceasefire, saying Kyiv is ready to stop strikes on energy sites if Moscow reciprocates.”

“Al Jazeera’s Jonah Hull, reporting from Kyiv, said Russia has been hitting economic targets across Ukraine “in a rolling series of strikes that have been ongoing for six days now”, during the day and night.”

“Moscow says it is targeting military-related sites, but Ukraine accuses Russia of systematic attacks on civilians and infrastructure to cripple its economy and force concessions in stalled peace efforts to end the two countries’ four-and-a-half-year war.”

“However, this week, Trump appeared to contradict this approach when he called on Ukraine to agree to an “energy truce” with Russia whereby both sides stop launching strikes on each other’s energy facilities and infrastructure.”

“United States President Donald Trump has invited his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to the upcoming G20 summit in Miami, Florida, the latest step meant to build ties between the two countries amid Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine.”

“In comments to reporters at the UN headquarters in New York, Zelenskyy said Kyiv remains ready to halt strikes on Russian energy facilities if Moscow stops targeting Ukraine’s energy system.”

“The number of civilians killed in Ukraine has increased sharply this year, according to the UN, amid an escalation in Russian strikes.”

“The strikes come as Kyiv has intensified its long-range drone campaign against Russia, particularly targeting energy infrastructure to cut off a vital source of Kremlin revenue used to fund its war effort, now in its fifth year.”

“Russian strikes Russian forces also continue to use air strikes to destroy Ukraine’s economic and military infrastructure and disrupt support for Kyiv’s continued defence.”

““Ukraine will be ready to stop striking Russian oil refineries if Russia stops striking our energy infrastructure,””

“…ainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to halt attacks on diesel fuel targets, accusing him of causing a shortage after Ukraine ramped up its strikes on Russia’s oil industry this year, aiming to disrupt its energy industry, which it uses to fund its war…”

“The strike on Friday followed an attack on another of the company’s data hubs the previous day, appearing to signal that Ukraine’s military campaign is widening its scope to target Russia’s technology infrastructure.”

“Countries in Central Asia have begun buying oil from Iran as the Russian fuel supplies they have long depended on run dry amid Ukraine’s mounting attacks on Russian energy infrastructure to degrade Moscow’s war effort.”

“Both Russia and Ukraine have increased strikes in the fifth year of the war, with diplomacy so far failing to end fighting and the United Nations warning of a significant rise in civilian deaths.”

“Ukraine has also engaged in significant long-range strikes, including targeting Russian oil infrastructure and military-industrial facilities deep inside Russian territory.”

“Russian President Vladimir Putin has ruled out a ceasefire on long-range strikes with Ukraine as Moscow steps up its campaign of aerial attacks on Kyiv.”

“Ukraine has intensified its targeting of Russian oil infrastructure in recent weeks.”

““Integration with Russian infrastructure adds disruption problems because it is being targeted by Ukraine, and that includes civilian retailers,””

“The meeting comes amid diplomatic efforts to revive Russia and Ukraine’s Black Sea grain and energy exports that have been restricted by attacks on vessels and port infrastructure.”

“Russian attacks across Ukraine have killed at least eight people as the United States steps up diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the war.”

“Russian forces have launched widespread attacks targeting industrial sites and critical energy infrastructure across several regions of Ukraine, killing at least three people and knocking out power to nearly 100,000 residents, Ukrainian officials said.”

“Russian forces have launched widespread missile, drone, and artillery attacks across Ukraine, causing civilian casualties while hitting regional infrastructure and commercial shipping in the Black Sea.”

“Ukraine has proposed a ceasefire on strikes to energy infrastructure since 2025, but Russia has signalled that it is ready for talks only on its terms.”

“Moscow’s move comes the day after Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned that Russia might be preparing to launch hybrid drone and missile strikes against countries that support Ukraine, including Poland.”

“President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine is ready to halt its attacks on Russian territory if the United States can secure a commitment from Russia to not hit Ukrainian infrastructure.”