# Kremlin calls Ukraine’s energy sector its ‘Achilles’ heel’ as it rejects aerial truce

https://mins.news/en/item/53195

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-09-10 14:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/russia-rejects-aerial-truce/

> The Kremlin rejected U.S.-backed proposals for Russia and Ukraine to pause aerial strikes, saying Kyiv had not offered a permanent settlement aligned with Moscow’s interests. Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov indicated Russia would continue systematic attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, suggesting the latest peace efforts have made little progress.

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