Zelenskyy says Russia continues energy strikes despite Trump's ceasefire announcement

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday and Tuesday that Russian forces have continued striking Ukrainian energy facilities after President Donald Trump announced an immediate energy ceasefire on Sunday. Zelenskyy reported that Russia hit at least six energy sites on Monday, wounding 33 people across the country. Ukraine has refrained from attacking Russian oil refineries and energy infrastructure since Trump's announcement and is prepared to formalize the arrangement if Moscow complies.

Trump stated on Truth Social that both sides had agreed to stop striking each other's energy infrastructure, effective immediately. He later told reporters that the parties agreed because he said they agreed. Zelenskyy described the announcement as news to him but said Ukraine would support it if Russia did the same. The Kremlin has said contacts continue and that further information would be provided later. Zelenskyy told the Warsaw Security Forum that Russia shows no interest in the ceasefire and that higher potential revenues from energy sales encourage continued attacks.

The announcement followed Trump's deal to allow increased Russian diesel exports to U.S. and global markets. Zelenskyy has criticized the arrangement as a gift to Moscow that reverses years of efforts to isolate Russia's economy. He has said Ukraine is ready to call elections if fighting ends and a full ceasefire is in place. European leaders have expressed support for the energy pause while maintaining pressure on Russia. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said foreign ministers adopted nearly 1,600 new sanctions listings targeting Russia's military industrial complex, the largest expansion since the war began. The measures freeze assets and bar financial dealings.

Russia's Defense Ministry reported drone strikes on various Ukrainian targets, including vessels carrying military cargo. Ukrainian officials documented strikes on a power plant in Kharkiv and other energy nodes after the Sunday announcement. Zelenskyy said Ukraine had observed the pause for two days and expected reciprocal restraint. The pattern of Russian strikes on power generation and transmission has continued into the autumn, raising concerns about winter supply. Previous Trump announcements of energy pauses have not produced lasting restraint from Moscow.

The energy dimension of the war has grown more complex with the diesel export deal. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak indicated that Moscow could increase diesel shipments toward pre-war levels by year's end. Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries had previously reduced export capacity and contributed to price pressures. Trump has linked the pause to lower diesel prices in the United States and has criticized Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy sites. European capitals have backed the ceasefire idea in principle while expanding sanctions lists.

The gap between the announced agreement and reported strikes leaves the practical status of the energy pause unresolved. Ukraine has documented specific attacks and offered to sign guarantees. Russia has not publicly confirmed acceptance of the terms. The EU's new sanctions package signals continued economic pressure even as diplomatic statements from Washington emphasize de-escalation on energy infrastructure. Winter weather will test whether any pause holds and how quickly damaged facilities can be restored on both sides.