WASHINGTON, DC / EuroWire / – U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Russia and Ukraine had reached an agreement to halt attacks on each other’s energy infrastructure. The “energy ceasefire” was announced by Trump on Sunday and was said to be effective immediately. He did not specify any conditions, duration, verification mechanisms, or which facilities would be protected. By Monday morning, Moscow had not made any official confirmation of the deal. Ukraine expressed support for a reciprocal pause but indicated it was still awaiting further details from the United States.
Trump made the announcement of the ceasefire through a brief message on his Truth Social platform. He claimed both sides had agreed and called on them to uphold the agreement. The White House did not release a separate framework outlining how the truce would function. Similarly, the Kremlin had not issued an official statement confirming Russia’s participation. These omissions 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 idea of an energy ceasefire but emphasized that it must become a reality. He stated Ukraine was prepared to refrain from targeting Russian energy infrastructure if Russia demonstrated the same willingness. Zelenskyy also mentioned that Kyiv was awaiting clear details regarding the discussions between Washington and Moscow. Ukraine’s government maintained contact with U.S. officials, while Zelenskyy discussed the situation with several European and NATO partners.
Ukraine reports energy strikes after Trump’s announcement
Following Trump’s declaration, Zelenskyy reported ongoing Russian air assaults on Sunday. He cited a strike on the CHP-5 combined heat and power plant in Kharkiv. Ukrainian officials confirmed the attack occurred after the president’s statement. Zelenskyy also noted that Russian drones and glide bombs continued to be active over Ukraine during the day. His office indicated that Russian forces launched more than 200 strikes on Ukrainian electricity generation and transmission sites over the past week.
The Ukrainian leader also reported another 17 Russian strikes targeting gas and oil facilities within the same timeframe. Earlier on Sunday, Zelenskyy stated Ukraine would cease attacking Russian refineries if Moscow halted its strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Trump had called on Kyiv to stop targeting Russian oil facilities prior to declaring the ceasefire. This latest move also followed a U.S.-Russia diesel supply agreement disclosed by Trump on Friday, amid rising global fuel prices.
Moscow remains silent on Trump’s ceasefire claim
Trump had previously announced in September that Russia and Ukraine had agreed not to attack each other’s energy infrastructure. Neither party had officially confirmed that prior agreement, and hostilities persisted. The current announcement again centers on energy targets rather than a comprehensive ceasefire across the battlefield. Throughout the war, Russia and Ukraine have continued long-range drone and missile operations, with energy facilities frequently targeted by both sides.
As of Monday, Moscow had not publicly confirmed the latest energy ceasefire nor clarified which facilities it would encompass. Ukraine voiced support for a mutual halt and said its armed forces received instructions following Trump’s statement. Zelenskyy expressed expectations that Russia would adhere to the arrangement outlined by the U.S. president. Public statements to date have not included a joint monitoring or enforcement mechanism, nor an agreed-upon duration for the ceasefire.