Explosions Rock Kyiv After Putin-Trump Call; Ukrainians Accuse Russia Of Launching Attacks Despite Ceasefire Pledge

| Mar 19, 2025, 12:33:26 PM | TOI.in
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Massive explosions and air raid sirens shook Kyiv, raising doubts over Russia’s promise to halt strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure for 30 days. Russian President Vladimir Putin had assured U.S. President Donald Trump of the pause during a phone call, but Ukrainian officials remain skeptical. President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of rejecting ceasefire proposals and confirmed new strikes, including one on a hospital in Sumy. Meanwhile, Putin has tied peace negotiations to a complete halt of Western military and intelligence aid to Ukraine.