Russia Affirms Moratorium On Energy Infrastructure Attacks In Ukraine Still Valid Even Though Kyiv Continues To Strike

The impact of the Russian attack on Ukraine/DOK PHOTO via Instagram @zelenskyy_official

The Kremlin says Russia's moratorium on attacks on energy infrastructure in Ukraine remains in effect despite reports of a continuing Ukrainian attack on Russia's energy infrastructure targets.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia was monitoring the situation. The United States is said to be able to do the same and draw its own conclusions.

Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed in a phone call with his US counterpart Donald Trump last week to observe a 30-day ceasefire on Ukraine's energy targets.

"So far, there has been no other order from the president," Peskov said when asked whether Russia intended to maintain its moratorium or not.

"Our armed forces follow all instructions from the supreme commander, but of course we monitor the situation very closely. Our American counterparts can also monitor the situation and draw precise conclusions," Peskov continued.

Kyiv, who accused Russia of violating its moratorium, said they needed to sign official documents to suspend its own attacks, something that had not happened.

Firefighters worked hard for five days to try to extinguish a fire at an oil depot in the Krasnodar region of southern Russia, which was triggered last week by a drone strike that authorities blamed Ukraine, the local government said.