Russia strikes Kyiv fuel depot amid fragile ceasefire talks

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Russia’s latest missile strikes on a petrol station and warehouse facilities in Kyiv have underscored the fragility of current ceasefire efforts in the war with Ukraine, with officials in both Moscow and Kyiv trading accusations over violations of a limited pause in fighting brokered in part by U.S. political pressure.[3][2] The attacks target critical fuel and logistics infrastructure at a time when energy facilities have become a central focus of the conflict, raising concerns about civilian safety and the resilience of Ukraine’s economy.[3] These developments unfold against a broader backdrop in which the Kremlin has welcomed calls from U.S. leaders to halt strikes on certain diesel facilities, even as frontline hostilities and long‑range attacks continue.[3] The situation remains highly volatile, with the risk that further strikes on energy and civilian sites could derail nascent diplomatic moves and deepen the humanitarian and economic toll of the war across Ukraine and Europe.[3][4]

Sources: Reuters, The Times, BBC