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Diplomat Haass discusses the Russia-Ukraine war and Trump's role.

NPR and Bloomberg both cover Haass’s remarks.

SourcesBloomberg07:42 UTCThe Independent10:40 UTCNPR10:44 UTCThe Kyiv Independent14:30 UTCSave

Bloomberg, The Independent, NPR and The Kyiv Independent

Key points

From The Independent’s report
  • Zelenskyy denounces ongoing Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
  • Russia pounded power grid, oil and gas facilities for the third straight night.
  • Trump claimed an energy ceasefire deal between Russia and Ukraine did not progress.
  • Ukraine reports significant outages with at least 600,000 people affected.
  • Drones and missiles targeted Kyiv, Kharkiv, and surrounding regions with multiple incidents.

Why it matters. His comments link Trump’s role to the Russia-Ukraine war.

What to watch. Further coverage of Haass’s views.

Coverage

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“Zelenskyy says Russia keeps striking Ukraine’s energy sites despite Trump ceasefire push”

Key points from The Independent
  • Zelenskyy denounces ongoing Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
  • Russia pounded power grid, oil and gas facilities for the third straight night.
  • Trump claimed an energy ceasefire deal between Russia and Ukraine did not progress.
  • Ukraine reports significant outages with at least 600,000 people affected.
  • Drones and missiles targeted Kyiv, Kharkiv, and surrounding regions with multiple incidents.
SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent

“Moscow says scope of Trump's energy truce unclear after launching new attack on Ukraine”

Key points from The Kyiv Independent
  • Kremlin says the outline of the energy ceasefire is unclear and unspecified.
  • Russia launches another deadly attack on Ukraine's power grid amid truce talks.
  • Trump announced an energy ceasefire on Oct. 11 without detailing its scope.
  • Ukraine says it is ready for a full energy truce if Russia commits likewise.
  • Ukraine reports restricted access to Starlink terminals hindering combat operations.
SourceThe Kyiv IndependentUkraineLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Kyiv Independent

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC
SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent“Zelenskyy says Russia keeps striking Ukraine’s energy sites despite Trump ceasefire push”
Key points from The Independent
  • Zelenskyy denounces ongoing Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
  • Russia pounded power grid, oil and gas facilities for the third straight night.
  • Trump claimed an energy ceasefire deal between Russia and Ukraine did not progress.
  • Ukraine reports significant outages with at least 600,000 people affected.
  • Drones and missiles targeted Kyiv, Kharkiv, and surrounding regions with multiple incidents.
SourceThe Kyiv IndependentUkraineLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Kyiv Independent“Moscow says scope of Trump's energy truce unclear after launching new attack on Ukraine”
Key points from The Kyiv Independent
  • Kremlin says the outline of the energy ceasefire is unclear and unspecified.
  • Russia launches another deadly attack on Ukraine's power grid amid truce talks.
  • Trump announced an energy ceasefire on Oct. 11 without detailing its scope.
  • Ukraine says it is ready for a full energy truce if Russia commits likewise.
  • Ukraine reports restricted access to Starlink terminals hindering combat operations.

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