Trump says Russia, Ukraine agree to ‘energy ceasefire’ but Kyiv says attacks continue
U.S. President Donald Trump announced an immediate 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine, though Kyiv reports that Russian attacks on energy infrastructure have continued. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed willingness to halt strikes on Russian energy sites if Russia reciprocates, while noting ongoing diplomatic efforts with Western allies.
Why it matters
The effectiveness of this ceasefire is critical to preventing a humanitarian crisis during winter and serves as a major test of the Trump administration's influence on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday (October 11, 2026) that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an “energy ceasefire” in the 4 1/2-year-old war, but he offered no details on it, and Kyiv reported attacks by Moscow on energy sites after his statement.
Mr. Trump’s brief social media post said only that the ceasefire took effect immediately, adding: “Do not break it!”
Moscow did not immediately comment. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that while his country “welcomed” the announcement by Trump as “good news for everyone,” Russia was still hitting energy infrastructure in Kyiv and in the city of Kharkiv.
“Unfortunately, Ukrainian skies have been infested with Russian shaheds all day today,” he said in an evening address, referring to drones launched by Moscow. “There have been glide bomb strikes and strikes on our energy infrastructure too. A power plant in Kharkiv was attacked this evening.”
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