- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on US President Donald Trump to exert pressure on Russia to honour an energy ceasefire, following overnight Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure shortly after Trump announced a deal.
- Zelensky affirmed that Kyiv is prepared to abide by the energy ceasefire if Moscow complies, noting that Ukraine refrained from targeting Russian oil refineries whereas Russian attacks damaged a gas-powered facility and caused power outages in Izyum.
- The United States is reportedly threatening to halt the Purl procurement system providing weapons to Ukraine unless Kyiv stops launching deep strikes against Russian energy infrastructure, according to the Financial Times.
- French President Emmanuel Macron stated he has seen no indication of Russia observing an energy ceasefire, as the European Union prepares to disburse nearly €3bn in defence support to Ukraine this week.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham confirmed that Russia clearly interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum, stating he received official confirmation of Moscow's meddling upon taking office at No 10.
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