Ukraine urges full energy ceasefire as Russia strikes Kharkiv power plant
Ukraine's foreign minister told German counterpart Johann Wadephul that Russia broke the newly announced energy ceasefire by hitting Kharkiv's Thermal Power Plant No. 5.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiha briefed German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on a Russian strike that hit Kharkiv Thermal Power Plant No. 5, asserting that the attack breached the energy ceasefire announced only a few hours before. He reiterated Ukraine's willingness to enter a full energy ceasefire contingent on Russia stopping assaults on Ukrainian energy sites. Sybiha urged the international community to respond with additional military assistance, faster progress on EU accession clusters, and full deployment of frozen Russian assets.
He expressed gratitude for Germany's leadership in supporting Ukraine and noted that such cooperation yields tangible advantages for the German economy, including energy collaboration, joint defence production, and access to reconstruction projects. Wadephul affirmed that Germany must maintain firm support for Ukraine and increase pressure on President Vladimir Putin.
Why it matters
The exchange highlights escalating tensions over energy infrastructure and signals Ukraine's conditions for a broader ceasefire.
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