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Zelenskyy says Russia hit six energy sites, rejects ceasefire

Russia struck six energy facilities on Monday as Zelenskyy rejected a U.S. proposal for an energy ceasefire, signaling deepening disagreement over potential peace terms.

On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on BBN Newsroom
Published 11:30 AM ET, Monday, October 12, 2026

At a glance

First reported by The Guardian: “Zelenskyy says Russia hit six energy facilities on Monday and is not willing to accept US ‘energy ceasefire’ proposal – Europe live”, with reporting from Washington Examiner.
Covered on BBN on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 11:30 AM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
Topics: Zelenskyy, Europe, Russia, US.
BBN covered this story before: OnePlus 16 launches in China after company quits US and Europe (October 12).

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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorUkraine's president says Russia struck six energy facilities today and is not willing to accept the American energy ceasefire proposal.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorVolodymyr Zelenskyy addressed a conference virtually and called the ceasefire declaration over the weekend sudden but very important.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHe said it is increasingly clear that Vladimir Putin does not read Truth Social.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorSo a ceasefire was announced, and one side says it heard about it from the news.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIn Washington, Washington Examiner columnist Tiana Lowe Doescher called the president's diesel deal with Russia a bad deal, and questioned whether it will move forward.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorShe says there are two factions in the White House, and the president moves between them.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA lighter note now, from the sports desk.