Key facts
- President Volodymyr Zelenskiy accused Russia of violating an energy ceasefire announced by Donald Trump.
- A thermal power plant in Kharkiv was struck.
- The EU approved new sanctions targeting Russia's military-industrial complex.
- Zelenskiy stated Ukraine had not attacked Russian refineries overnight.
- French President Emmanuel Macron saw no signs of Russia respecting an energy ceasefire.
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy accused Russia of violating an energy ceasefire announced by Donald Trump, following a strike on a thermal power plant in Kharkiv. Zelenskiy urged the United States to ensure Russia adheres to any agreement, stating that Ukraine had carried out no attacks on Russian refineries overnight.
Trump had announced the energy ceasefire over the weekend, reportedly to address high energy prices ahead of US midterm elections. However, Ukraine and its European allies expressed skepticism. French President Emmanuel Macron stated he had not seen any signs of Russia respecting such a deal in the past 48 hours.
The European Union, meanwhile, approved new sanctions targeting Russia's military-industrial complex, with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urging the US to maintain pressure on Moscow. Kallas noted that more than half of the new sanctions listings are connected to the production chain for ballistic missiles.
Zelenskiy indicated that Ukraine would halt attacks on Russian refineries if Russia stopped hitting Ukraine's energy system and critical infrastructure. He also noted that he learned about the ceasefire deal from the media and was awaiting details of the conditions.
Russian attacks killed six people in two different cities on Sunday, according to Ukrainian officials. In Kharkiv, at least 12 people were wounded in Russian attacks on Monday morning, Mayor Ihor Terekhov said. Residents in Kyiv expressed skepticism about the ceasefire holding, citing past instances of Russia failing to comply with agreements.