Tensions Rise as Ukraine Strikes Russian Energy Assets

Ukraine attacked Russian energy infrastructure thrice, targeting Rosseti assets, Svatovo gas station, and Crimea's gas storage. Despite talks about a ceasefire between Russian and U.S. officials, no agreement was reached, and Ukraine has yet to agree to a moratorium on attacks.

In a recent escalation, the Russian Defence Ministry reported on Tuesday that Ukraine executed three strikes on Russian energy infrastructure on Monday. These incidents coincide with ongoing discussions between Russian and U.S. officials in Saudi Arabia, focusing on a potential ceasefire agreement.

The ministry detailed attacks targeting infrastructure managed by the state-owned company Rosseti, a gas distribution station in Svatovo, and an underground gas storage in Crimea, areas all under Russian control. Meanwhile, Russia has temporarily suspended similar assaults on Ukrainian energy facilities following communications between Presidents Putin and Trump.

Ukraine remains uncommitted to a mutual ceasefire, leading to accusations of insincerity from Russia. The Defence Ministry claimed that President Zelenskiy's ongoing offensive actions illustrate his reluctance to secure a deal and cast doubt on the reliability of any assurances he might offer.

(With inputs from agencies.)