Russia launches attacks on Ukraine energy infrastructure amid truce talks – Europe live
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned Russia's attacks on energy infrastructure as acts of 'utter cynicism' amid Moscow's call for a temporary ceasefire to hold its 9 May Victory Parade. The overnight strikes killed four people and targeted critical energy facilities across Ukraine. Zelenskyy emphasized that real steps toward peace are needed and suggested an earlier truce, though there is no indication Russia will comply.
- ▪Russia launched overnight attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, killing four people.
- ▪Zelenskyy criticized Russia for demanding a ceasefire for propaganda purposes while continuing military strikes.
- ▪Zelenskyy proposed a truce starting at midnight Tuesday, arguing Moscow needs Ukraine's goodwill to hold the Victory Parade.
- ▪There is no evidence that Russia intends to abide by the proposed ceasefire.
- ▪The situation remains tense as EU leaders meet in Yerevan amid broader geopolitical pressures.
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04.33 EDTMorning opening: Zelenskyy condemns 'utter cynicism' of Russian attacks amid truce talksJakub KrupaUkraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has criticised Russia’s “utter cynicism” of launching more attacks on Ukraine while also calling for a short ceasefire enabling it to stage its 9 May Victory Parade in Moscow.In a post on X condemning the latest series of attacks, he said:“It is utter cynicism to ask for a ceasefire in order to hold propaganda celebrations while carrying out such missile and drone strikes every single day leading up to it. Russia could cease fire at any moment, and this would stop the war and our responses. Peace is needed, and real steps are needed to achieve it.
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