Russia launched 76 attacks on Ukraine's energy sector in past week, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia launched 76 attacks on Ukraine's energy and oil and gas sectors in the past week, despite a recently announced US-brokered energy ceasefire. Zelenskyy stated the strikes hit electrical installations in the Vinnytsia, Zhytomyr, Khmelnytskyi, and Odesa regions. He also criticized a US policy shift to waive sanctions, saying the decision encourages further Russian aggression and "helps only the Russians." The US executive order reversed sanctions and tariffs set to take effect under the Graham Act, with officials citing national security priorities. Zelenskyy argued the measures fail to de-escalate hostilities, stating they only fuel Russia's "desire to keep killing people."