Zelenskyy Accuses Russia of Ignoring Trump Ceasefire Call

Ukraine accused Russia of escalating attacks across the country after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Moscow continued targeting energy facilities and civilian infrastructure despite US President Donald Trump's call for an energy ceasefire. In a statement addressing overnight strikes, Zelenskyy also criticized the lack of advance warning about a ballistic missile attack on Kyiv.

Zelenskyy said Ukrainian forces had suspended attacks on Russian oil refineries for two days following Trump's announcement. During that period, Russian attacks affected 19 Ukrainian regions, targeting energy installations and critical infrastructure, according to the Ukrainian president.

He said Russia had used a wide range of weapons in the latest attacks, including drones and ballistic missiles.

Russia had used "more than a hundred different weapons," including "jet-powered drones, loitering munitions and ballistic missiles," Zelenskyy said.

The Ukrainian president said a residential building in Kharkiv was destroyed during the attacks, prompting an overnight rescue operation as emergency crews searched through the rubble. Four people were killed and 41 injured in Kharkiv during one evening, according to his statement.

Zelenskyy also described a ballistic missile attack on Kyiv involving five missiles that struck civilian infrastructure. He said Ukraine had received no advance warning from its partners about the attack, raising concerns about the availability of intelligence that could help protect civilians.

"An ordinary residential building was destroyed in Kharkiv; the rescue operation continued virtually all night as first responders searched for people under the rubble. Four people were killed in this strike on the building in Kharkiv. My condolences to all their families and loved ones.

In Kharkiv alone, 41 people were injured in just one evening. There was also a particularly vile ballistic missile strike on Kyiv – five missiles that hit civilian infrastructure. Unfortunately, we received no early warning from our partners about this strike.

Intelligence on Russian ballistic missile launches helps save lives, and this is one of the most critical issues. This is precisely what helps prevent people from being killed – when there is an early warning about ballistic missiles."

Zelenskyy argued that the absence of advance notice undermined efforts to protect people from missile attacks. He emphasized the importance of timely intelligence on Russian ballistic missile launches for civilian safety.

On the ceasefire proposal, Zelenskyy said Ukraine remained prepared to take reciprocal measures to reduce hostilities but called for stronger international pressure on Moscow.

"During this time, the Russians have attacked both our energy facilities and our critical infrastructure, sending absolutely clear signals that they have no intention of refraining from strikes on Ukraine. Nineteen regions of our country have come under attack in these two days alone. Our position remains unchanged: Ukraine is ready for reciprocal steps toward de-escalation, and effective pressure on Russia is needed to make de-escalation happen.

Wars end when the aggressor realizes that it cannot prolong the war. Global pressure on Russia contributes to exactly that – bringing peace closer. But direct or indirect support for Russia, slowing down assistance to Ukraine, and making it harder to protect lives against ballistic missiles will certainly not help bring peace.

Everyone needs peace. A strong America, a strong Europe, and strong partners are needed."

The latest strikes came amid wider security concerns across Europe. Separately, Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev reported that drones of unknown origin struck two merchant ships in the Black Sea near Bulgaria, sinking one vessel and triggering rescue operations.

One person was rescued from the sunken ship, while 15 people were evacuated from the second vessel, according to Radev. The incident followed a similar event a week earlier in which one ship sank with its crew aboard and another was evacuated, with 18 people rescued.

Radev condemned the attacks as "absolutely unacceptable" and said he would seek assistance from NATO and the European Union. He acknowledged that authorities had no "clear and conclusive evidence to attribute responsibility" but added that "the logic suggests that the outcome benefits the Russian Federation."

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also condemned the maritime attacks, warning that "the Black Sea has become another front of escalation of the Russian war in Ukraine."

"This is unacceptable. I strongly condemn the drone attacks on merchant ships near Bulgaria’s coast. Putting the lives of the crew in grave danger and threatening security in the Black Sea.

We stand with Bulgaria and thank its rescuers for their swift response. Those responsible should be held accountable."

The attacks occurred as European foreign ministers gathered at the Warsaw Security Forum in Poland, including Britain's Ed Miliband, Germany's Johann Wadephul and Ukraine's Andrii Sybiha. Elsewhere in Europe, French high school groups called for "a day of mobilisation" amid protests expected to intensify.