**Ukraine Condemns Russia’s Mass Attack on Energy Infrastructure**
In a stark condemnation, President Volodymyr Zelensky called out Russia for its latest mass attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. The strikes, which targeted the city of Kremenchuk in Poltava Oblast, were described by Zelensky as “a spit in the face of everything the international community is trying to do to stop this war.”
The attack, which involved nearly 200 drones and missiles, including cruise and ballistic missiles, was carried out just hours after a phone call between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. This timing has raised eyebrows, with many questioning Russia’s intentions.
**A Deliberate Targeting of Civilians**
Zelensky emphasized that the attack on Kremenchuk was deliberately planned to target civilian infrastructure, including energy facilities. He also pointed out the irony of Russia’s actions, given the recent phone call between Trump and Putin. “It happened right after Putin’s conversation with Trump,” Zelensky said. “After the Americans asked us not to strike Russian energy facilities… The level of cynicism is staggering.”
**Russia as a Mediator?**
Trump had previously expressed his willingness to have Russia act as a mediator in the conflict between Israel and Iran, but Zelensky was quick to dismiss this idea. “Putin ‘is war itself,'” he said. “He has waged war against Ukraine for over 10 years and has taken no steps towards a lasting ceasefire.” The Ukrainian president urged the international community not to fall for “Russian manipulation and lies.”
**A Warning About Future Attacks**
Zelensky also warned that Russia may be planning additional attacks on Ukraine’s energy sector, including nuclear power infrastructure. According to him, Ukrainian intelligence agencies have obtained evidence of Russia’s threat and shared it with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Trump administration.
**Russia’s History of Disrupting Ukraine’s Power Grid**
This is not the first time Russia has attempted to disrupt Ukraine’s power grid through targeted attacks on energy infrastructure. After rejecting a US proposal for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire in March, Moscow agreed to a month-long ceasefire on energy attacks, only to subsequently violate it.
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