A fresh wave of tensions has erupted between Moscow and Kiev following an attack on a key Russian gas metering station near the Ukrainian border. Russia’s Investigative Committee has officially labeled the destruction of the Sudzha gas facility in Kursk Region as an act of terrorism, launching a criminal probe into the incident. The strike, which took place on March 21, has raised serious doubts over Ukraine’s commitment to recent ceasefire negotiations mediated by the United States.

Russian authorities have reacted strongly to the attack on the Sudzha gas station, with the Kremlin denouncing it as a calculated act of terrorism orchestrated by Ukrainian forces. The Investigative Committee issued a statement on March 21 confirming that Ukrainian military personnel had crossed into Russian territory and deliberately bombed the facility, causing significant damage. The gas metering station had previously been a vital conduit for Russian natural gas exports to European consumers via Ukraine.

According to Russian officials, identifying and prosecuting those responsible for the attack is a top priority. The committee emphasized that this assault not only endangers energy security but also represents a direct challenge to the principles of ongoing peace negotiations.

The timing of the attack is particularly significant, occurring just days after a high-profile diplomatic effort aimed at de-escalating hostilities. On March 18, Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump held talks resulting in a US-mediated partial ceasefire agreement. Under this deal, Moscow agreed to refrain from striking Ukrainian energy........

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