Russian Strikes Hit Ukraine's Power Grid as Zelensky Accuses Moscow of Violating Trump's Energy Ceasefire

Ukraine accused Russia on Wednesday of deliberately violating an "energy ceasefire" proposed by US President Donald Trump and of missing a chance to reduce hostilities, following a new wave of deadly strikes that damaged critical power supplies. Kyiv was hit by a barrage of ballistic missiles and attack drones aimed at energy facilities and infrastructure, despite Trump's unexpected weekend announcement. In the capital, four people were killed and power was cut to at least 600,000 residents after significant damage to power facilities and equipment. In the eastern Kharkiv region, power plants also came under ballistic missile attack, affecting electricity and heating infrastructure, according to Prime Minister Sergiy Koretsky. President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized Moscow for ignoring Trump's truce, while Kyiv reported missing early warnings and throttled Starlink access. The strikes underscore the growing strain between Kyiv and Washington and the continued threat to Ukraine's energy system.