Russia strikes Kyiv thermal plants despite Trump ceasefire call; Zelensky cites contempt

Russia launched overnight strikes on three thermal power plants in Kyiv, continuing its campaign against Ukrainian energy infrastructure. The attack comes despite a public call for a ceasefire from President Trump, and Zelensky characterized it as an unprecedented demonstration of contempt toward the US. The strikes signal Russia's rejection of current ceasefire diplomacy and raise the risk of further escalation.