Ukraine supports energy ceasefire with Russia: Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed support for an energy ceasefire proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. However, Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure have continued despite the announcement.
Why it matters
This highlights the disconnect between diplomatic declarations and the ongoing reality of the conflict on the ground.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he supports an energy ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia announced by U.S. President Donald Trump Sunday, but strikes continue.
“Ukraine always FULLY supports steps toward de-escalation, the protection of lives, and the decisions needed to end the war and guarantee lasting peace,” Zelenskyy wrote in a post onsocial media.
In an evening address, the Ukrainian president said 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. “There have been glide bomb strikes and strikes on our energy infrastructure too. A power plant in Kharkiv was attacked this evening.”
The presidential office confirmed the Kharkiv attack came after Trump’s ceasefire post.
Zelenskyy said he has discussed the ceasefire with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Finland President Alexander Stubb and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
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