Russian attack on Ukrainian city kills 12, a day after Trump eases diesel sanctions on Moscow
USO•A Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia killed 12 people, including three children, and wounded 14. The strike came a day after Donald Trump announced a deal to lift sanctions on Russian diesel exports.
1. Deadly strike in Zaporizhzhia
Twelve people, including three children, were killed and 14 wounded in a Russian attack on the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia on Saturday. One strike destroyed part of an apartment block; local governor Mykhailo Semikin said several locations were hit simultaneously in the early hours.
2. Zelenskiy criticizes decision
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russia responded to the easing of diesel sanctions by dropping five glide bombs on residential buildings. He said the decision signaled to Moscow that it could continue fighting and bombing cities.
3. Diesel deal and talks
Trump announced the deal to lift sanctions on Russian diesel exports as his administration seeks to curb fuel prices, which have risen during the US conflict with Iran. The announcement came while Ukrainian and European officials were meeting US negotiators in Miami to discuss a common proposal for ending the war.
