Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed surprise at reports of an energy truce, stating in an interview with Axios that his officials are eager for clarification on America’s discussions with Russia. He added, “Ukraine is ready not to strike at Russian energy, and we expect Russia to show similar readiness, along with support from the President of the United States.”
The BBC has sought more details from the White House.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has voiced strong backing for President Trump’s call for an immediate energy ceasefire, a sentiment echoed by France, Canada, and the EU.
Zelensky later reported that a Russian drone struck a power plant in Kyiv, causing outages, followed by further attacks on energy facilities in the Kharkiv region. He noted these incidents occurred after Trump’s announcement regarding the potential ceasefire.
For months, Ukraine and Russia have been launching strikes on each other’s energy infrastructure. Moscow claims its targets are legitimate, arguing they support Ukraine’s military efforts, while Zelensky described Ukrainian strikes deep within Russia as aimed at undermining its ability to fund the war. The ongoing attacks have severely disrupted energy supplies on both sides.
