Ukraine reports 41 injured in Kyiv strike as Russia ignores Trump's ceasefire call. Russian attacks on energy facilities and critical infrastructure continued despite Trump's announced energy ceasefire, with at least 41 people injured in a strike on Kyiv. Zelensky says Russia has not heeded Trump's call for a ceasefire and continues to target Ukrainian energy sites.
Ukraine's emergency services responded to a Russian drone strike on a residential building in Kyiv, north-eastern Ukraine on Monday, with four people killed and 41 injured. Zelensky said Russia has used 'more than a hundred different weapons' and has not respected the ceasefire proposed by Trump. Ukraine has halted attacks on Russian oil refineries for two days but Russia has continued its attacks.
Zelensky said Ukraine is ready for reciprocal steps toward de-escalation but emphasized the need for effective pressure on Russia to achieve de-escalation. Russia has rejected the idea of a ceasefire, with Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stating that Russia does not want a ceasefire and is prepared to achieve long-term peace. Ukraine's emergency services reported additional injuries from strikes in Kharkiv and other regions.
Zelensky criticized Trump's diesel deal with Putin as a reversal of Western policy aimed at isolating Russia's economy. Trump has called on Ukrainians to unseat Zelensky in an election, highlighting the strained relationship between the two leaders. Ukraine's European allies have expressed skepticism of any agreement and have approved the largest set of EU sanctions since Russia's 2022 invasion.