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Ukraine's energy system sustained significant damage from a major wave of Russian missile and drone strikes during a severe cold snap. President Volodymyr Zelensky stated the attacks targeted thermal power plants and other critical infrastructure, forcing all nuclear power plants in Ukrainian-controlled territory to reduce their electricity output. Zelensky indicated these strikes have compelled Ukraine to adjust its approach to future peace negotiations. Concurrently, a dispute escalated with Slovakia over oil shipments, leading Slovakia to end its emergency electricity exports to Ukraine. Slovak and Hungarian officials accused Ukraine of 'blackmail' in this dispute.
Russia launched large-scale attacks targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure, particularly heating and power systems, causing widespread outages. President Zelenskyy accused Russia of choosing 'terror over diplomacy' after a reported 'energy truce,' signaling a potential shift in Ukraine's negotiation strategy. In a related energy dispute, Slovakia halted emergency electricity supplies and Hungary threatened to block a major EU loan package for Ukraine after Ukraine stopped the flow of Russian oil through a key pipeline to both countries. Following threats from Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico to cut power, Ukraine announced it would resume pumping oil to Slovakia. Separately, Ukraine conducted drone attacks on Russian oil infrastructure, including a terminal in the Krasnodar region. Russia turned down a U.S. proposal concerning the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.
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Feb 23 — Feb 22
Russia launches massive attacks on Ukraine's energy system, causing widespread blackoutsRussia carried out a large-scale attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, damaging power plants and heating facilities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said all of Ukraine's power plants were damaged, and officials in Kyiv warned residents could have only 4 to 6 hours of electricity daily in February. Zelenskyy accused Russia of exploiting a pause in attacks on energy targets and said the strikes would force Ukraine to adjust its approach to peace negotiations. The attacks left thousands of people without power during freezing temperatures, with reports of deaths from hypothermia. Zelenskyy stated Russia was largely observing an 'energy ceasefire' ahead of planned talks, but later said Russia was 'not ready' for such a truce. Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte visited a damaged energy site in Kyiv as repair crews worked to restore power.
Feb 27
Ukrainian drones damage Russian oil facilities and pipeline, disrupting suppliesUkrainian drones struck a key oil terminal and a facility for the Druzhba oil pipeline in Russia. Ukraine also blocked oil supplies from Russia to Hungary, which Hungary's foreign minister confirmed. Russia accused Ukraine of 'energy blackmail' over the blocked supplies. The attacks and supply block occurred as oil prices rose and talks between Russia and Ukraine broke down.
Feb 7 — Feb 27
Russia rejects a U.S. proposal regarding the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plantRussia has turned down a proposal from the United States concerning the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. The plant, which is located in Ukraine but has been under Russian military control since early 2022, is a frequent source of international concern over nuclear safety.