WASHINGTON, DC / EuroWire / – U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Russia and Ukraine reached an agreement to cease hostilities against each other’s energy infrastructure. He announced the deal on Sunday, stating it would take effect immediately. Trump called it an “energy ceasefire” but did not reveal specific details. By Monday, Russia had not issued any public confirmation of the agreement. Ukraine expressed its support for a reciprocal pause but sought additional information from Washington.
Trump disclosed the deal via his Truth Social platform and urged both nations to adhere to it. The White House did not release a separate document outlining which sites would be protected. No monitoring or enforcement mechanisms have been announced. The Kremlin has also not confirmed the ceasefire publicly. This left key details unclear as officials discussed how the proposed halt would be implemented at energy facilities.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated Kyiv was ready to cease attacks on Russian energy infrastructure if the same conditions applied. He welcomed Trump’s announcement but emphasized the need for the commitment to be practical. Zelenskyy added Ukraine expected Russia to implement the same restrictions. Ukrainian officials are awaiting clearer guidance from the United States. Kyiv continues to hold talks with U.S. officials and European allies following the announcement.
Ukraine reports ongoing attacks on energy infrastructure
Zelenskyy reported that Russian forces kept attacking Ukrainian targets after Trump’s energy ceasefire was announced. He mentioned a strike on the CHP-5 combined heat and power plant in Kharkiv. Ukrainian officials confirmed the strike occurred after Trump’s statement. Zelenskyy also noted continued drone and glide bomb activity across Ukraine. His office said Russian forces launched more than 200 attacks on electricity generation and transmission sites last week.
Ukraine also reported 17 strikes on gas and oil facilities during that period. Earlier on Sunday, Zelenskyy said Ukraine would halt targeting Russian refineries if Moscow stopped attacking Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Trump had urged Kyiv to stop hitting Russian oil facilities before announcing the latest deal. His ceasefire statement followed a separate U.S.-Russia diesel supply agreement on Friday. Global fuel markets stayed elevated during this time.
Russia has yet to publicly verify the deal
Trump previously announced a similar agreement in September, claiming Russia and Ukraine agreed to stop attacking energy infrastructure. Neither government officially confirmed that earlier deal, and hostilities continued afterward. The current proposal again focuses on energy facilities rather than all military actions. Both countries continue to use drones and missiles during the conflict. Energy assets have also remained targeted in long-range strikes.
As of Monday, Moscow had not publicly confirmed the recent energy ceasefire or identified which facilities it considers protected. Ukraine said it accepted the principle of a mutual halt and had issued instructions following Trump’s statement. Zelenskyy expressed hopes that Russia would observe the same limits. No joint verification system, enforcement process, or fixed timeline has been established. The ceasefire’s success depends on further confirmation and implementation from both governments.