WASHINGTON, DC / EuroWire / – U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Russia and Ukraine had reached an agreement to halt attacks on each other’s energy infrastructure. Trump revealed the “energy ceasefire” on Sunday, stating it would become effective immediately. He did not specify any terms, timeline, monitoring mechanisms, or list which facilities would be protected. By Monday morning, Moscow had not issued any public confirmation of the deal. Ukraine expressed support for a reciprocal pause but indicated it was still waiting for further details from the United States.
Trump made the announcement through a brief message on his Truth Social platform. He said both sides had agreed and urged them to honor the agreement. The White House did not issue a separate framework outlining how the ceasefire would function. Similarly, the Kremlin had not issued a public statement confirming Russia’s participation. These gaps left the status of the ceasefire reliant on the public statements made by Trump and Ukrainian officials.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy supported the idea of an energy ceasefire but emphasized it needed to be realized. He stated Ukraine was prepared to stop targeting Russian energy infrastructure if Russia demonstrated the same willingness. Zelenskyy also mentioned that Kyiv was waiting for clear details about discussions between Washington and Moscow. Ukraine’s government maintained communication with U.S. officials while Zelenskyy discussed the situation with several European and NATO partners.
Ukraine reports continued energy strikes following the announcement
Zelenskyy reported that Russian forces persisted with air assaults on Sunday after Trump’s declaration. He mentioned a strike on the CHP-5 combined heat and power plant in Kharkiv. Ukrainian officials confirmed that the attack happened after Trump’s statement. Zelenskyy also noted that Russian drones and glide bombs remained active over Ukraine during the day. His office added that Russian forces carried out more than 200 strikes on Ukrainian electricity generation and transmission facilities during the previous week.
Furthermore, the Ukrainian president stated that 17 Russian strikes targeted gas and oil facilities during this period. Earlier on Sunday, Zelenskyy said Ukraine would cease attacking Russian refineries if Moscow halted strikes against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Trump had previously urged Kyiv to stop targeting Russian oil facilities before announcing the ceasefire. The latest statement also came after Trump disclosed a U.S.-Russia diesel supply agreement on Friday, amid rising global fuel prices.
Moscow has yet to verify Trump’s claim of an energy ceasefire
In September, Trump announced that Russia and Ukraine had agreed not to attack each other’s energy infrastructure. Neither side officially confirmed this earlier understanding, and attacks persisted. The current declaration continues to focus on energy targets rather than a comprehensive halt to fighting on the front lines. Throughout the war, Russia and Ukraine have maintained long-range drone and missile operations. Energy facilities remain frequent targets for both sides.
As of Monday, Moscow had not publicly verified the latest energy ceasefire nor specified which facilities it would encompass. Ukraine expressed support for a mutual halt and said its armed forces received instructions following Trump’s announcement. Zelenskyy stated Kyiv expects Russia to adhere to the arrangement described by the U.S. president. The available public statements did not establish a joint monitoring or enforcement mechanism, nor did they specify the ceasefire’s duration.