Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Kyiv is prepared to support an energy ceasefire with Russia but insists that Moscow must reciprocate by halting attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. The announcement by US President Donald Trump has raised questions about the terms of the proposed truce, with Russian strikes reported after it was declared.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine is awaiting further details from Washington following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of an immediate energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.
Trump announced on October 11 that both sides had agreed to stop attacks on each other’s energy infrastructure, declaring that the ceasefire was effective immediately. However, he did not provide details of the agreement, and Moscow had not publicly confirmed its participation at the time of the latest reports.
Zelenskyy said Ukraine supports efforts to de-escalate the conflict and is prepared to halt strikes on Russian energy facilities if Russia also stops its attacks on Ukrainian power plants and other energy infrastructure.
Despite the announcement, Ukrainian authorities reported Russian strikes on energy facilities in Kyiv and Kharkiv. Zelenskyy said a drone had hit a power plant in Kyiv, contributing to power outages, while another strike was reported at the CHP-5 power plant in Kharkiv.
The Ukrainian leader said he had discussed the proposed ceasefire with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Finnish President Alexander Stubb and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. He reiterated that Kyiv was waiting for clarification from the United States on how the arrangement would work.
The proposed truce comes amid continued attacks on energy infrastructure during the war, which began with Russia’s full scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Both countries have targeted energy related facilities, raising concerns about electricity supplies, heating and fuel security as winter approaches.
For the proposed ceasefire to take effect in practice, the two sides will need to establish clear terms and demonstrate a willingness to comply. For now, Ukraine says it is ready to participate, while the details of Russia’s commitment remain unclear.
