WASHINGTON, DC / EuroWire / – U.S. President Donald Trump declared that Russia and Ukraine had reached an agreement to cease assaults on each other’s energy infrastructure. The “energy ceasefire” was announced on Sunday with immediate effect, though he provided no details regarding terms, timelines, monitoring mechanisms, or which facilities would be protected. By early Monday, Moscow had not issued any public confirmation of the deal. Ukraine expressed support for a reciprocal pause but stated it was still awaiting further details from the United States.
The ceasefire was announced by Trump through a concise message on his Truth Social platform. He stated both parties had agreed and called on them to honor the agreement. The White House did not release any separate framework outlining how the truce would operate, and no official statement from the Kremlin confirmed Russia’s participation. These gaps left the status of the ceasefire reliant on the publicly stated positions of Trump and Ukrainian officials.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed support for the concept of an energy ceasefire but emphasized its need to become a reality. He stated Ukraine was prepared to refrain from targeting Russian energy infrastructure if Russia demonstrated a similar willingness. Zelenskyy also mentioned that Kyiv was awaiting clear details about discussions between Washington and Moscow. Ukraine’s government maintained contact with U.S. officials while Zelenskyy discussed developments with several European and NATO partners.
Ukraine reports energy strikes following the announcement
Zelenskyy reported continued Russian air assaults on Sunday after Trump’s ceasefire declaration. He specifically noted an attack on the CHP-5 combined heat and power plant in Kharkiv. Ukrainian officials confirmed that the attack took place after Trump’s statement. Zelenskyy also mentioned that Russian drones and glide bombs remained active over Ukraine throughout the day. His office indicated that Russian forces launched over 200 strikes on Ukrainian electricity generation and transmission facilities during the past week.
The Ukrainian leader stated that an additional 17 Russian strikes targeted gas and oil infrastructure during the same period. Earlier on Sunday, Zelenskyy claimed Ukraine would cease attacking Russian refineries if Moscow halted strikes on Ukraine’s energy network. Trump had called on Kyiv to stop targeting Russian oil infrastructure prior to announcing the ceasefire. The recent statement also followed a U.S.-Russia diesel supply agreement disclosed by Trump on Friday, amidst rising global fuel prices.
Moscow has not yet acknowledged Trump’s ceasefire claim
Previously, Trump announced in September that Russia and Ukraine had agreed not to attack each other’s energy infrastructure. Neither side officially confirmed that earlier deal, and hostilities persisted. The current announcement continues to focus on energy targets rather than a comprehensive halt to fighting on the front lines. Both Russia and Ukraine have maintained long-range drone and missile operations throughout the conflict, with energy facilities remaining frequent targets on both sides.
As of Monday, Russia had not publicly confirmed the latest energy ceasefire or clarified which facilities it would encompass. Ukraine supported the idea of a mutual halt and stated its armed forces received instructions following Trump’s declaration. Zelenskyy expressed expectations that Russia would adhere to the arrangement outlined by the U.S. president. Public statements available so far did not establish a joint monitoring or enforcement mechanism, nor did they specify an agreed duration for the ceasefire.