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What happened
Ukrainian officials have stated that they were not informed of President Donald Trump's announced 'energy ceasefire' before he made the announcement on social media. Despite discussions between Russian and Western negotiators, no official deal was reached. Russia has continued to target Ukraine's energy infrastructure, with at least 15 targets hit across the country.
According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine is willing to stop strikes on Russian energy infrastructure if Russia agrees to do the same. However, Russia has shown no signs of ceasing its attacks, with a power plant in Kyiv being struck by a drone, causing power outages and water shortages for residents.
Experts believe that the announced 'energy ceasefire' was not a genuine attempt at peace, but rather a political move to improve the Republican Party's chances in the upcoming midterm elections. The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has been ongoing for over 4 years, with neither side showing willingness to end the war.
