Zelenskyy Says Ukraine to Strike If Russia Violates Energy Truce
Bloomberg Markets's headline. Reported by Bloomberg Markets, The Times of India, Nigerian Tribune, The Globe and Mail.
What the sources say, in brief
According to Bloomberg, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday that Russian air strikes have continued to hit energy infrastructure, violating an energy ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump. The Globe and Mail reported that Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov would not say whether Russia had agreed to the ceasefire, saying only that contacts are ongoing. The Times of India and the Nigerian Tribune also reported Zelenskyy's accusation, with the Nigerian Tribune describing the ceasefire as proposed. Zelenskyy warned that Kyiv would respond if attacks on energy infrastructure continue. The sources do not agree on whether the ceasefire is in effect.
Key points
- Bloomberg reported that Zelenskyy said Russian air strikes have continued to hit energy infrastructure.
- The Globe and Mail reported that Peskov would not say whether Russia had agreed to the ceasefire.
- Peskov said only that contacts are ongoing, according to The Globe and Mail.
- Nigerian Tribune reported that Zelenskyy warned Kyiv would respond if attacks on energy infrastructure continue.
What we know
- Zelenskyy said on Monday that Russia's air strikes have continued to hit Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
- Trump announced an energy ceasefire, according to Bloomberg.
- Zelenskyy accused Russia of violating the energy ceasefire, according to Bloomberg and the Nigerian Tribune.
- Zelenskyy warned that Kyiv would respond if attacks on energy infrastructure continue, according to the Nigerian Tribune.
What we don't know
- Whether Russia agreed to the energy ceasefire, which Peskov would not say, according to The Globe and Mail.
What happens next
- Peskov said contacts are ongoing, according to The Globe and Mail, with no further steps specified.
Sources differ: The Nigerian Tribune calls the energy ceasefire proposed, while Bloomberg and The Times of India describe it as announced or claimed by Trump.
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Zelenskyy Says Ukraine to Strike If Russia Violates Energy Truce. According to Bloomberg, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday that Russian air strikes have continued to hit energy infrastructure, violating an energy ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump. The Globe and Mail reported that Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov would not say whether Russia had agreed to the ceasefire, saying only that contacts are ongoing. The Times of India and the Nigerian Tribune also reported Zelenskyy's accusation, with the Nigerian Tribune describing the ceasefire as proposed. Zelenskyy warned that Kyiv would respond if attacks on energy infrastructure continue. The sources do not agree on whether the ceasefire is in effect. Covered by 4 publications. Bloomberg Markets: Zelenskyy Says Ukraine to Strike If Russia Violates Energy Truce. The Times of India: Zelenskyy says Russia strikes Ukraine energy sites despite Trump’s ceasefire claim. Nigerian Tribune: Zelenskyy accuses Russia of violating Trump’s energy ceasefire. The Globe and Mail: Russia continues strikes on Ukraine’s energy sites despite Trump’s ceasefire, Zelensky says.
Who is covering it
- Bloomberg Markets United States Zelenskyy Says Ukraine to Strike If Russia Violates Energy Truce Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday that energy infrastructure has continued to be hit by Moscow’s air strikes, violating an energy ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump. Tyler Kendall reports on Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloomberg) 12 Oct · Tier 1
- The Times of India India Zelenskyy says Russia strikes Ukraine energy sites despite Trump’s ceasefire claim 12 Oct · Tier 3
- Nigerian Tribune Nigeria Zelenskyy accuses Russia of violating Trump’s energy ceasefire Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of violating a proposed energy ceasefire announced by United States President Donald Trump, warning that Kyiv would respond if attacks on energy infrastructure continue. 12 Oct · Tier 3
- The Globe and Mail Canada Russia continues strikes on Ukraine’s energy sites despite Trump’s ceasefire, Zelensky says Moscow’s forces pounded Ukraine’s power grid, as well as oil and gas facilities, for the third straight night 14 Oct · Tier 3
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