WASHINGTON, DC / EuroWire / – U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Russia and Ukraine had reached an understanding to cease hostilities against each other’s energy infrastructure. Trump made this “energy ceasefire” announcement on Sunday, asserting it would be effective immediately, but he did not specify any conditions, time frame, monitoring mechanisms, or which facilities would be protected. By the start of Monday, Moscow had not issued any official confirmation of the deal. Ukraine expressed support for a reciprocal pause but indicated that it was still waiting for further details from the United States.
Trump shared the news of the ceasefire through a brief message on his Truth Social platform, claiming that both parties had agreed to the terms and urging them not to violate the agreement. The White House did not publish a separate framework outlining the operational specifics of the truce, and the Kremlin likewise had not issued any public statement confirming Russia’s participation. These omissions left the status of the ceasefire dependent solely 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 that it needed to become a reality. He indicated Ukraine was prepared to refrain from attacking Russian energy infrastructure if Russia demonstrated the same willingness. Zelenskyy also noted that Kyiv was awaiting clear information about discussions between Washington and Moscow. Ukraine’s government maintained communication with U.S. officials while Zelenskyy engaged in discussions with several European and NATO allies about the developments.
Ukraine reports ongoing energy strikes following the announcement
Zelenskyy reported that Russian forces continued to carry out air strikes on Sunday after Trump’s declaration of the ceasefire, including a strike on the CHP-5 combined heat and power plant in Kharkiv. Ukrainian officials stated that this attack took place after Trump’s statement. Zelenskyy further mentioned that Russian drones and glide bombs remained active over Ukraine during the day, with his office reporting that over 200 strikes targeted Ukrainian electricity generation and transmission facilities during the previous week.
He also noted that another 17 Russian strikes hit gas and oil facilities in the same period. Earlier on Sunday, Zelenskyy declared that Ukraine would cease attacking Russian refineries if Moscow halted its strikes on Ukraine’s energy system. Before the announcement, Trump had called on Kyiv to stop targeting Russian oil infrastructure. The recent declaration also came after Trump disclosed a U.S.-Russia diesel supply agreement on Friday amid rising global fuel prices.
Moscow has yet to validate Trump’s energy ceasefire claim
Trump initially claimed in September that Russia and Ukraine had agreed not to attack each other’s energy infrastructure; however, neither side officially confirmed that agreement, and hostilities persisted. The current statement again emphasizes energy-related targets rather than a comprehensive halt to all combat operations along the front lines. Despite ongoing long-range drone and missile operations by both Russia and Ukraine during the conflict, attacks on energy facilities have remained frequent on both sides.
As of Monday, Russia had not publicly acknowledged or confirmed the recent energy ceasefire nor clarified which facilities it would encompass. Ukraine expressed backing for a mutual suspension and stated its armed forces received instructions following Trump’s declaration. Zelenskyy expressed Kyiv’s expectation that Russia would adhere to the arrangement outlined by the U.S. president. The publicly available statements did not detail any joint monitoring system, enforcement procedures, or an agreed-upon duration for the ceasefire.