Summary: President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russia struck Ukraine's energy sector overnight, undermining current U.S. peace efforts. Kyiv plans to reach out to U.S. officials to discuss potential consequences for Russia. In a joint press appearance with Netherlands' Prime Minister Mark Rutte, Zelenskiy said they discussed rapid air-defence deliveries and licences to speed U.S. weapon production in Europe, but he did not confirm any immediate progress.
Zelenskiy: Russia Struck Ukraine's Energy Sector Overnight, Ignoring U.S. Peace Efforts
Smoke billows from an apartment building after it was struck by a drone during Russian missile and drone attacks, in Kyiv, Ukraine. REUTERS/Thomas Peter
KYIV, Feb 3 (Reuters) — President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russia struck Ukraine's energy infrastructure overnight on Tuesday, dismissing ongoing U.S. efforts to advance a ceasefire or diplomatic progress.
Zelenskiy said Kyiv would promptly contact U.S. officials to discuss what consequences should follow for Russia after the attack, and to coordinate next steps in support and deterrence.
At a joint press conference with Netherlands' Prime Minister Mark Rutte, Zelenskiy said the leaders discussed rapid deliveries of air-defence systems and licences to allow production of U.S. weapons in Europe to accelerate supply chains.
He did not specify whether those talks produced concrete progress.
(Reporting by Yuliia Dysa; Writing by Olena Harmash; Editing by Daniel Flynn)
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