In brief
President Donald Trump declared that an energy ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia had been reached and is effective immediately. President Volodymyr Zelensky responded that Ukraine is willing to honor a similar ceasefire if Moscow agrees, calling it a major step toward ending the war. However, Moscow has not confirmed the agreement, and Ukrainian authorities report that a Russian strike on a Kharkiv power plant followed Trump’s announcement. As winter approaches, Kyiv faces severe electricity shortages that could leave citizens without heat, light, and running water.
President Donald Trump declared that an energy ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia has been reached and is effective immediately.
President Volodymyr Zelensky responded that Ukraine is ready to honor a reciprocal ceasefire if Moscow agrees, calling it a major step toward ending the war.
Moscow has not confirmed the agreement, and Ukrainian officials report that a Russian missile strike on a Kharkiv power plant launched shortly after Trump’s announcement.
With winter approaching, Kyiv is confronting severe electricity outages that threaten to leave residents without heat, light, or water.
