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Ukraine: Russian strikes continue despite Trump's 'energy ceasefire'

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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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  1. Zelenskyy urges U.S. to ensure Russia respects energy ceasefire

  2. Ukraine: Russian strikes continue despite Trump's 'energy ceasefire'

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

  4. Watch: What could Trump's energy ceasefire mean for Ukraine?

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

  6. Zelenskyy says ‘increasingly clear’ Russia does not want energy ceasefire after strikes on energy facilities – as it happened

  7. Six Ukrainian energy sites hit by Russia since Trump announced ceasefire, Zelensky says

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