Zelensky Says Ukraine Learned of Trump Energy Ceasefire From Media
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky stated on October 12, 2026, that Russian forces struck energy infrastructure in Ukraine, just hours after US president Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire between the warring nations. It was reported that the late-night attack caused power outages in parts of Ukraine, leaving Zelensky to learn about the diplomatic arrangement from the media.
Zelensky Learns of Energy Ceasefire From Media Reports
The diplomatic announcement emerged on Sunday, October 11, 2026, when Donald Trump posted on Truth Social claiming an immediate energy ceasefire had been agreed upon by both Moscow and Kyiv. “Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine,” Trump wrote, instructing both parties not to break it. The Kremlin has not yet confirmed or denied the US president’s claims regarding the halt on energy infrastructure strikes.
Midnight Strike Hits Ukrainian Energy Infrastructure
Hours after the ceasefire declaration, a Russian strike targeted energy infrastructure in Ukraine, including a power plant. Power outages subsequently affected several streets in the Ukrainian city of Izyum in Kharkiv oblast. This incident followed a separate residential attack outside Kharkiv that killed three people aged 16, 19, and 51, while injuring 25 others near a grocery store.
Zelensky Demands US Pressure as Kyiv Weighs Compliance
Ukraine maintains its willingness to respect the cessation of energy strikes if Moscow reciprocates. Zelensky urged Washington to enforce the agreement, stating that “Americans must make sure Russians respect the energy ceasefire” and that American pressure on Russia is necessary rather than sanctions relief.
What Remains Unresolved in the Energy Ceasefire
As of October 12, 2026, the Kremlin has offered no public statement to confirm or deny the existence of the energy ceasefire announced by Donald Trump.