Putin breaks promise and bombs Ukraine's energy infrastructure after Trump call

In Ukraine, following a phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russia conducted drone strikes on Ukrainian energy facilities hours after Putin appeared to agree to halt such attacks. The call included discussions of a ceasefire, with reports indicating that Putin agreed to a limited pause on attacks on energy infrastructure. However, reports from Ukraine highlighted that Russian drone strikes continued to hit civilian areas, including hospitals, a mere hours after the conversation, demonstrating the ongoing violence and strain on civilian life. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed frustration over the contradiction between Putin's assurances and the actions taken by the Russian military, stating that the evidence of continued attacks contradicted any claims of goodwill from Moscow. Zelensky underscored the urgent need for international pressure on Russia and efforts to secure a more substantial peace deal that would protect Ukraine from continued aggression. This situation complicates the prospects for lasting peace between Russia and Ukraine, as Putin’s demands include a complete halt to Western military support for Ukraine, a condition fiercely opposed by Ukrainian leadership and allies. The ongoing conflict continues to affect civilian infrastructure and create a humanitarian crisis.