Article Summary

The article reports that shortly after Donald Trump announced an 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine, Russian forces struck power plants in Kyiv and Kharkiv, causing blackouts. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and Western allies expressed skepticism, saying they had no knowledge of such a deal and emphasizing that any ceasefire must be real and reciprocated by Russia. The piece portrays Trump's announcement as uncoordinated and possibly misleading, while highlighting Ukraine's vulnerability and the ongoing Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure.