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12 October 2026

Ukraine says Russia launched strikes hours after Donald Trump announced an 'energy ceasefire'

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Ukraine says Russia launched strikes hours after Donald Trump announced an 'energy ceasefire'

Less than 24 hours after Donald Trump announced an "energy ceasefire," Ukraine reported Russian strikes on the northeastern city of Kharkiv. The Kremlin says it would only consider a one-day ceasefire for an election.

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