Ukraine Announces Energy Facilities Have Been Hit
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia has struck energy facilities despite the announced energy ceasefire, while the European Union approved a new sanctions package.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Russia has targeted at least six energy facilities despite the energy ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. Following these developments, the European Union officially approved its largest sanctions package since the 2022 invasion.
Continued Attacks on Energy Facilities
Russia hit at least six energy targets during air raids carried out across Ukraine.
The targets included a gas facility and a petrol station that were struck by Russian drones.
Zelenskyy's Statements on Ceasefire and Reaction
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the attacks clearly demonstrate Moscow's lack of interest in the ceasefire process.
Zelenskyy expressed on his social media account that Russia intends to continue its terrorist air strikes.
Trump's Ceasefire Announcement and Political Background
U.S. President Donald Trump had announced that the parties agreed not to strike each other's energy systems due to pressure on energy prices ahead of the midterm elections.
This announcement was made public shortly after an agreement to purchase diesel from Russia.
The Kremlin's Approach and Demand for Permanent Peace
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that talks regarding a potential energy ceasefire are ongoing.
Peskov also rejected a 60-day full ceasefire proposal, emphasizing that they want lasting peace.
The European Union's New Sanctions Package
European Union foreign ministers approved the largest sanctions package prepared since the beginning of the invasion.
With the newly approved package, 1,569 more individuals were added to the sanctions list.