Russia disregarded U.S. peace efforts by attacking Ukraine's energy sector, Zelenskiy says

Aftermath of Russian missile and drone attacks, in Kyiv
Smoke billows from an apartment building after it was struck by a drone during Russian missile and drone attacks, in Kyiv, Ukraine. REUTERS/Thomas Peter
Source: REUTERS

Russia disregarded ongoing U.S. peace efforts by attacking Ukraine's energy sector overnight on Tuesday, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said.

Zelenskiy said that Kyiv would reach out to U.S. officials to discuss the consequences for Russia following the attack. During a joint press conference with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Zelenskiy said they discussed rapid air defence supplies and licences for U.S. weapon production in Europe.

He did not state whether any progress was made in those discussions.

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