Zelensky accuses Russia of striking power plant after Trump's claim of energy ceasefire

Key Points:

• Ukraine's President Zelensky criticized Russia for continuing energy facility strikes shortly after former US President Trump announced an "energy ceasefire" deal between the two countries, a claim Zelensky said was new to him and contingent on Russian compliance.
• Trump also announced a controversial deal to import Russian diesel into the US, reversing recent sanctions aimed at cutting off Russia's oil revenues; this move has drawn bipartisan criticism from US senators who argue it undermines efforts to pressure Russia and violates existing US law.
• Russian missile and drone attacks have continued in Ukraine, resulting in civilian and military casualties in cities including Kharkiv and Ivano-Frankivsk, while Moscow reported intercepting multiple drones targeting the capital.
• Many Kyiv residents are preparing to leave the city ahead of another harsh winter, citing ongoing power outages and security concerns due to Russia's attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
• The US Treasury indicated it would navigate the new Russian diesel import agreement within existing legal frameworks, despite congressional opposition, as the administration argues the deal will help lower diesel prices amid rising fuel costs ahead of the US midterm elections.