Just hours after US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on a limited ceasefire to end attacks on energy infrastructure, both Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of continuing airstrikes that caused serious damage, according to Reuters.
At a joint press conference with Finnish President Alexander Stubb in Helsinki, President Zelensky stressed that Russia's commitments are not enough to ensure peace, and Ukraine will send a list of energy facilities that need to be monitored by the US and its allies. He said that if Russia stops attacking Ukrainian infrastructure, Kiev will not retaliate against Moscow's targets.
Russia announced that it had suspended airstrikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure following a phone call between Mr. Putin and Mr. Trump. However, the Kremlin has refused to back Trump's 30-day ceasefire as a first step toward a long-term peace.
Ukraine said it had shot down 72 drones, while Russia claimed that its air defense system shot down 57 Ukrainian drones. However, neither side disclosed the total number of devices launched. Russia accused Ukraine of attacking an oil pumping station in southern Russia.
Finnish President Stubb said the phone call between Trump and Putin was a positive step, but warned that Russia should face pressure if it does not comply with the ceasefire. He called for increased measures to support Ukraine as well as increased pressure on Russia to force it to participate in peace negotiations.
