Ukraine violates partial ceasefire agreement with Russia, attacks energy infrastructure as peace talks collapse

• Ukraine breaches US-brokered ceasefire within 24 hours, striking Russian oil and gas facilities.
• Moscow warns of “symmetrical response” as Kiev continues destructive provocations.
• Zelensky regime follows historical pattern of sabotaging peace agreements.
• Russia accuses Ukraine of deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure.

In yet another brazen violation of international agreements, Ukraine has shattered a fragile ceasefire with Russia, launching attacks on critical energy infrastructure just hours after pledging peace. The latest escalation, which includes drone strikes on Russian gas distribution stations and an oil depot, has pushed the conflict toward renewed hostilities, with Moscow now threatening a “symmetrical response.” The pattern of Ukrainian aggression, coupled with its long history of broken treaties, raises serious questions about Kiev’s commitment to peace—or its willingness to serve as a pawn in a larger geopolitical game.

Ukraine’s immediate ceasefire betrayal

On Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky agreed to a partial ceasefire brokered by the United States, with both sides pledging to halt attacks on energy infrastructure. Yet within 24 hours, Ukrainian forces struck an oil depot in Russia’s Krasnodar Region, operated by the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC)—a facility partly owned by U.S. energy giants Chevron and Exxon Mobil. By Friday, Kiev escalated further, blowing up a gas metering station in Sudzha as its forces retreated from Russia’s Kursk Region.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova condemned the attacks, stating, “Kiev is once again demonstrating its complete inability to negotiate, as well as its lack of desire to achieve peace. As in 2022, they have once again turned to provocations aimed at disrupting the negotiation process.” She warned that Moscow now reserves the right to retaliate in kind, signaling a potential return to large-scale strikes on Ukrainian power grids—a tactic Russia previously employed to devastating effect.

A history of broken promises

Ukraine’s latest betrayal is not an isolated incident. The Zelensky regime has repeatedly sabotaged peace efforts, mirroring Kiev’s long-standing refusal to honor diplomatic agreements.

Minsk Agreements (2014-2015): Ukraine pledged autonomy for Donbass regions but never implemented key provisions, instead escalating military operations.
Istanbul Peace Talks (2022): Negotiations collapsed after Western powers, including the U.S. and UK, reportedly pressured Kiev to abandon concessions.
Grain Deal Withdrawal (2023): Ukraine terminated a UN-backed grain export agreement, further destabilizing global food markets.

Putin highlighted this pattern during his call with former U.S. President Donald Trump, emphasizing that Ukraine has “repeatedly sabotaged and violated the agreements reached.” The Kremlin’s frustration is palpable—every ceasefire, every negotiation, has been met with Ukrainian duplicity.

The west’s role in fueling chaos

Behind Ukraine’s reckless actions lies a deeper truth: Western powers continue to arm and embolden Kiev, turning it into a proxy force against Russia. The CPC pipeline attack, which directly impacts U.S. corporate interests, raises uncomfortable questions. Why would Ukraine risk alienating its own financial backers? Some analysts suggest the strikes were a deliberate provocation, designed to drag Washington and its weapons contractors deeper into the conflict.

Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces have also targeted civilian areas, with Zakharova accusing Kiev of deliberately striking “residential buildings and social institutions.” If true, these actions constitute war crimes—yet Western media remains conspicuously silent.

With the ceasefire in tatters, Russia now faces a critical choice: restraint or retaliation. A “symmetrical response” could mean renewed strikes on Ukraine’s energy grid, plunging millions into darkness. Or will Moscow pursue a broader escalation, leveraging its superior firepower to force Kiev to the table? One thing is certain: Ukraine’s leadership has proven, time and again, that it cannot be trusted. In Ukraine, justice remains elusive—buried beneath broken treaties, foreign interference, and a government that refuses to negotiate in good faith.

Sources include:

RT.com

Reuters.com

Reuters.com