Russia and Ukraine trade fire after Putin agrees to limited ceasefire
Briefly

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of rejecting a ceasefire agreement hours after it was proposed in a phone call between Russian President Putin and U.S. President Trump. Despite an agreement to halt targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure, Russia launched drone strikes against civilian locations, including a hospital. Zelenskyy urged continued support from the West for Ukrainian defenses. Meanwhile, a prisoner exchange between Moscow and Kyiv remained on track, though hopes for lasting peace appeared dim due to the ongoing violence and conditions set by Putin regarding military aid from the West.
Zelenskyy stated that Russia rejected a full ceasefire proposal agreed upon by Putin and Trump, highlighting continued drone attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure.
Putin's refusal to support a full ceasefire hinged on the condition that the West cease all military aid to Kyiv, undermining peace efforts.
Despite an agreed prisoner exchange between Moscow and Kyiv, Zelenskyy lamented that Russian attacks destroy Ukraine’s energy sector and civilian life.
The drone strikes, which targeted civilian infrastructure, came shortly after a supposed ceasefire agreement, which Zelenskyy claims was effectively rejected by Putin.
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