Putin Bombs Ukraine Energy Infrastructure, Defies Ceasefire Commitment

Shortly after a phone call with Donald Trump in which Vladimir Putin agreed to a temporary halt in attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, Russian forces launched an airstrike on Slovyansk, leaving the city of 100,000 without electricity. The Kremlin indicated that a full ceasefire was not agreed upon, as Putin rejected Trump's proposal for a 30-day pause in fighting on the front lines. Meanwhile, Ukrainian military intelligence reported successful strikes on Russian radar and air defense systems in occupied Crimea, resulting in significant damage to Russian military capabilities. In a separate incident, a countrywide Russian drone attack damaged critical infrastructure in Ukraine and left thousands without power. US envoy Steve Witkoff announced upcoming talks in Jeddah to discuss the ongoing conflict, emphasizing the need for detailed negotiations. The situation remains tense as both sides continue military operations despite attempts at diplomacy.