General · 9 February 2026
Zelenskyy says Russian energy sites are legitimate military targets
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has defended attacks on Russia’s energy facilities, arguing the sector underpins Moscow’s military funding. His comments come as reports confirm the extradition from Dubai of a suspect linked to the shooting of a senior Russian intelligence figure. Separately, officials in Kyiv say Washington may be urging progress towards a peace agreement by June, with Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stressing that only direct leader-to-leader negotiations can resolve the remaining obstacles.
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