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Russian continues to strike Ukraine despite Trump's announcement of an 'energy ceasefire'

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: France 24
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What happened

Russia attacks multiple power plants in Ukraine including in Kharkiv and the capital Kiev.

The strikes were reported despite claims from US President Donald Trump that a so-called “energy ceasefire” is in place.

Key facts

  • Reported by France 24 and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:12:51 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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  1. Zelensky says surprised to hear about Trump's 'energy ceasefire' between Ukraine and Russia

  2. Ukraine’s Zelenskyy accuses Russia of violating Trump’s ‘energy ceasefire’

  3. Zelenskyy vows to retaliate if Russian strikes on Ukraine’s power grid continue

  4. ‘Energy ceasefire’: What’s behind Trump’s love-hate ties to Russian oil?

  5. Russian continues to strike Ukraine despite Trump's announcement of an 'energy ceasefire'

  6. Ukraine: Zelensky says learned of Trump's 'energy ceasefire' through media

  7. Brent tops $106 after deadly Saudi airport attack, Ukraine says Russia violated energy ceasefire

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