President Zelenskyy declared that Ukraine would resume strikes on Russian energy targets after a brief pause, which was part of an 'energy ceasefire' deal proposed by former President Donald Trump.
Zelenskyy expressed frustration over Russia's failure to adhere to the ceasefire, noting that while Ukraine had refrained from attacks for three days, Russia launched a significant assault involving around 40 ballistic missiles on Ukrainian energy facilities. This situation is compounded by issues with Starlink connectivity, which has been restricted, affecting Ukraine's military operations.
Serhii Beskrestnov, an adviser to Zelenskyy, indicated that SpaceX's limitations on Starlink services were politically motivated, a claim supported by SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, who stated that the U.S. government controls the Starshield systems.
Zelenskyy conveyed feelings of betrayal regarding Trump's dealings with Putin and emphasized the importance of Ukraine's strategic relationship with the U.S. over personal grievances. The resumption of attacks could lead to further escalations in the conflict and impact global energy prices, particularly as the U.S. approaches midterm elections