WASHINGTON, DC / EuroWire / – U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Russia and Ukraine had reached a consensus to cease assaults on each other’s energy facilities. Trump declared the “energy ceasefire” on Sunday, stating it was effective immediately. He did not specify any terms, duration, verification mechanisms, or list the facilities to be protected. By the start of Monday, Moscow had not made any public confirmation of the deal. Ukraine expressed support for a reciprocal pause but was still awaiting further details from the United States.
Trump made the announcement of the ceasefire via a brief message on his Truth Social account. He indicated both parties had agreed and called for adherence to the agreement. The White House did not issue a separate framework outlining how the truce would be implemented. Similarly, the Kremlin had yet to release an official statement confirming Russia’s involvement. These omissions rendered the ceasefire’s status dependent on the publicly expressed positions of Trump and Ukrainian officials.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed openness towards the idea of an energy ceasefire but emphasized its necessity to become a reality. He stated Ukraine was prepared to halt strikes on Russian energy infrastructure if Russia demonstrated an equivalent willingness. Zelenskyy also noted Kyiv was waiting for clear details about discussions between Washington and Moscow. The Ukrainian government maintained contact with U.S. officials, while Zelenskyy discussed developments with multiple European and NATO partners.
Ukraine reports energy-related strikes following the announcement
Zelenskyy reported that Russian forces carried on air assaults on Sunday after Trump announced the ceasefire. He mentioned an attack on the CHP-5 combined heat and power plant in Kharkiv. Ukrainian officials indicated that the strike took place after Trump’s statement. Zelenskyy also added that Russian drones and glide bombs remained active over Ukraine during the day. His office further revealed that Russian forces launched more than 200 strikes on Ukrainian electricity generation and transmission sites over the past week.
The Ukrainian leader also stated that 17 Russian strikes targeted gas and oil facilities within the same period. Earlier on Sunday, Zelenskyy announced Ukraine would cease attacking Russian refineries if Moscow halted its strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Trump had previously urged Kyiv to stop targeting Russian oil infrastructure prior to his declaration of the ceasefire. This latest development also came after Trump revealed a U.S.-Russia diesel supply agreement on Friday, amid rising global fuel prices.
Moscow has not yet verified Trump’s claim of a ceasefire
Trump initially announced in September that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to refrain from attacking each other’s energy infrastructure, but neither side officially confirmed this arrangement, and hostilities persisted. The current statement again emphasizes energy targets rather than a comprehensive halt to combat operations across the front lines. Throughout the war, Russia and Ukraine have continued long-range drone and missile activities, with energy facilities remaining frequent targets for both sides.
As of Monday, Moscow had not publicly acknowledged the latest energy ceasefire or clarified which facilities it would encompass. Ukraine expressed support for a mutual cessation and reported receiving instructions from its armed forces following Trump’s announcement. Zelenskyy stated Kyiv expected Russia to honor the arrangement described by the U.S. president. However, the publicly available statements did not specify a joint monitoring system, enforcement procedures, or a set duration for the ceasefire.