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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia hit at least six energy targets in deadly strikes across Ukraine, showing Moscow is unwilling to accept the energy ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump.

⦿ 04:25 GMT | UPDATE

Explosion heard in Kyiv early Tuesday

Reuters

An explosion was heard in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv early Tuesday, according to a Reuters witness.

The blast comes a day after Russia struck at least six energy targets across Ukraine. Three bodies were also recovered from the rubble in Kharkiv following Monday’s attack, Mayor Ihor Terekhov said.

⦿ 03:24 GMT | UPDATE

Zelenskyy says Russia violated energy ceasefire

Reuters

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia targeted at least six energy installations during strikes across Ukraine, including a gas facility and a petrol station.

He said the attacks showed Moscow was unwilling to respect the energy ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump.

The Kremlin had on Monday rejected a 60-day ceasefire idea proposed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to allow his country to hold presidential elections, saying it wanted an overall peace deal instead. 

⦿ 03:14 GMT | UPDATE

Trump says Russia, Ukraine agreed to ceasefire because he declared it

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an energy ceasefire, despite both sides not publicly confirming the arrangement.

Asked why the two countries had not confirmed the agreement, Trump said: “They agreed. You know why? Because I said you agree — that’s why.” He added that the ceasefire “has to get settled.”

⦿ 03:12 GMT | UPDATE

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