Trump announces Russia-Ukraine "energy ceasefire" after calling for Zelenskyy

President Donald Trump said Sunday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to halt attacks on energy facilities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Axios he had not heard of the arrangement, but said Ukraine would take part if Russia did too.

Zelenskyy said any pause must be mutual and supported by meaningful assurances. He has said Ukraine is prepared to begin de-escalation, while accusing Russian President Vladimir Putin of refusing to stop strikes.

The announcement followed a dispute between Trump and Zelenskyy. Trump criticized the Ukrainian leader and urged Ukraine to stop targeting Russian energy sites; Zelenskyy blamed Russia for the war and objected to a reported U.S. deal to purchase Russian diesel, saying it could support Moscow’s war effort.

Meanwhile, Ukraine continued strikes inside Russia. A drone attack on a Yandex data center in Vladimir disrupted company services, according to Russian independent outlet Astra, affecting users in several countries. It was the third reported strike on Yandex facilities in four days.

The scope and conditions of the proposed energy truce remain uncertain. Russia’s and Ukraine’s forces are also engaged in a long-range aerial campaign, while the front line has seen little movement; the article reports no further details on next steps for the ceasefire.