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Published: October 12, 2026 A proposed pause in attacks on energy infrastructure between Russia and Ukraine is facing an immediate credibility test after Ukrainian officials reported further strikes following a US announcement that an energy ceasefire had taken effect. The uncertainty matters beyond the battlefield: energy facilities supply homes, hospitals, industry and essential services, and...