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Russia Claims It’s Not Targeting Ukraine’s Energy While Doing Exactly That
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Russia has never threatened Ukraine's energy system, noting that during negotiations the U.S. proposed a moratorium on attacks against energy facilities. This was reported by Russian state media RIA novosti in February 18.
“The US proposed a moratorium on attacks on energy sites, and Russia clarified that it doesn't target civilian objects,” he said.
Following talks with the U.S., Lavrov also demanded that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy be “reined in.”
Additionally, the Kremlin condemned the presence of NATO forces in Ukraine—whether operating under a foreign flag, the EU flag, or a national flag—as “unacceptable.” He also stated that a process for resolving the war in Ukraine had been agreed with the U.S., with the composition of the negotiating teams from both sides to be announced soon.
Since February 2022, Russian forces have repeatedly targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure using drone strikes, missile attacks, and cyber operations aimed at power plants, substations, and transmission lines. These assaults, often timed for the harsh winter months, are intended to disrupt Ukraine’s energy supply, undermining both civilian morale and military capabilities. Although Russia denies deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure, the resulting blackouts and damage have severely affected essential services.
