Russia Hits 6 Ukraine Energy Sites Hours After Trump Declares Ceasefire
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Updated · CNBC · Oct 12
Russia Hits 6 Ukraine Energy Sites Hours After Trump Declares Ceasefire
3 articles · Updated · CNBC · Oct 12
Summary
Six Ukrainian energy facilities were struck by Russian drones on Monday, prompting President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to say Moscow had already violated the U.S.-brokered energy ceasefire and that Kyiv would respond if attacks continued.
Naftogaz said an overnight strike hit its gas production infrastructure in Kharkiv region, causing a fire and damaging critical equipment, though no injuries were reported.
The attacks came hours after Donald Trump declared an immediate energy ceasefire and days after touting a diesel supply deal under which Russia would ship more than 300,000 tons immediately and over 4 million tons later.
The Kremlin said contacts on an energy ceasefire were still ongoing and gave no details, underscoring doubts over another truce in a war where ceasefires have repeatedly collapsed since 2022.
Brent crude reversed earlier losses after Zelenskyy's comments, rising 2% to $106.82 a barrel, while the EU prepared nearly 1,600 new sanctions listings and warned against easing pressure on Russia.