Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday that Russia continued attacking Ukraine’s energy infrastructure despite US President Donald Trump’s announcement that Moscow and Kyiv had agreed to stop targeting energy facilities. The reported agreement was supposed to take effect immediately, but fresh Russian strikes raised doubts about whether the proposed ceasefire had received Moscow’s approval. Speaking at the Warsaw Security Forum in Poland, Zelenskyy said Ukraine learned about the proposed agreement through media reports. According to the announcement, both countries would temporarily halt attacks on each other’s energy infrastructure. Zelenskyy said Kyiv was ready to honour the arrangement if Russia agreed to follow the same terms. “We support it, but I have not heard approval of this proposal from the Russian side,” Zelenskyy said. Trump announced the purported agreement in a brief social media post on Sunday. However, he provided few details about its terms, although he said the ceasefire had taken effect immediately. He also warned both sides: “Do not break it!”

Zelenskyy Accuses Russia of Ignoring Trump’s Ceasefire Announcement

Zelenskyy said Ukraine was “horribly surprised” when Russian forces continued striking energy facilities after Trump’s announcement. He reported attacks on several targets, including a power plant in Kharkiv, a gas production facility and a civilian gas station. The Ukrainian president questioned whether Russian President Vladimir Putin had taken notice of Trump’s statement. “It was clear that (Russian President Vladimir) Putin does not read Truth Social,” Zelenskyy said, referring to Trump’s social media platform. This was not the first time Trump had announced a possible halt to attacks on energy infrastructure. On September 14, he claimed that Russia and Ukraine had agreed “not to hit” each other’s energy facilities. However, that proposal did not lead to a lasting agreement, and Trump did not provide detailed terms at the time.

Ukraine Fears Russian Attacks on Energy Infrastructure Ahead of Winter

Russia has repeatedly targeted Ukraine’s energy infrastructure during the war, disrupting electricity, heating and water supplies for civilians. Ukrainian officials believe Moscow uses these attacks to weaken public resistance to its invasion by making daily life increasingly difficult. Kyiv has described the strategy as “weaponizing winter” and fears that Russian forces could intensify attacks as temperatures fall. Meanwhile, Ukraine has carried out strikes against Russian energy facilities, including oil refineries located deep inside Russian territory. These attacks have also become a point of disagreement between Trump and Zelenskyy. Trump recently blamed Zelenskyy for contributing to high diesel prices in international markets. On Friday, the US president also reached a deal with Putin to import Russian diesel in an effort to address rising fuel prices ahead of the US midterm elections. The reported arrangement drew criticism from Ukrainian and European officials, who argued that buying Russian fuel could provide Moscow with additional revenue to finance its war against Ukraine.

Zelenskyy Offers to Halt Refinery Attacks if Russia Agrees to Ceasefire

Zelenskyy said on Monday that Ukraine was prepared to stop attacking Russian oil refineries if Moscow halted its strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. He urged Trump to put pressure on the Kremlin to accept the proposed arrangement. The Ukrainian president also warned that Kyiv would respond if Russia refused to stop attacking energy facilities during the winter. “We are waiting for the details of the conversation between the Americans and the Russians, and we are waiting to see what specific steps the Americans are ready to take,” he said. “This energy ceasefire can work, and it can become a major step toward ending the war.” Zelenskyy’s remarks highlighted Kyiv’s willingness to consider a limited halt to energy strikes, while also raising questions about whether Russia would accept and implement the proposed terms.

EU Foreign Policy Chief Questions Russia’s Commitment to Ceasefire

The European Union welcomed the possibility of suspending attacks on energy infrastructure, particularly as winter approaches. However, the bloc’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, expressed doubts about whether Russia would respect such an agreement. Speaking at a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Luxembourg on Monday, Kallas said there was no clear evidence that Moscow would honour the proposed arrangement. “We haven’t yet seen that also Russia will stick to it,” Kallas said. “Personally, I would also welcome that the ceasefire would include people not being killed, not only energy.” Her comments reflected European concerns that an agreement limited to energy infrastructure would not adequately protect civilians or address the broader conflict. Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna also criticised Trump’s deal with Putin to import Russian diesel. Speaking to reporters in Luxembourg, he questioned whether the arrangement would significantly reduce fuel prices. Tsahkna said he did not believe the deal “is actually going to change anything” in terms of fuel prices. He suggested that the decision was ”much more connected to the domestic situation in the U.S.”

EU Rejects Calls for Ukrainian Elections Without a Ceasefire

Kallas also responded to Trump’s comments on Saturday that Ukraine should elect a new president and that Zelenskyy had not done enough to end the war. The EU foreign policy chief argued that Ukraine should not hold elections while the conflict continues, at least not without a ceasefire. Zelenskyy similarly said on Monday that conducting elections during wartime was impossible, particularly as Russia continued launching attacks during both the day and night. “Under such circumstances, it’s impossible to hold elections,” he said. However, Zelenskyy added that he would be willing to work towards holding elections if Ukraine secured a complete ceasefire lasting at least 60 days.

Russian Drone Attack Kills Three in Kharkiv Region

Meanwhile, Russian attacks continued to cause casualties in Ukraine. A drone strike on the village of Pisochyn in the Kharkiv district on Sunday evening killed three people and injured nine others, including children, according to the Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office. Investigators said the attack took place at approximately 7:25 p.m. The drone struck a densely populated area near apartment buildings and grocery stores, triggering a fire. The latest casualties added to concerns about the impact of Russian attacks on civilian areas as both sides continued military operations despite diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions.

Ukraine Intercepts 89 Russian Drones Overnight

Ukraine’s Air Force said its air defence units intercepted or suppressed 89 of the 121 Russian drones launched overnight into Monday. According to the Air Force’s statement on Telegram, the attack involved one Kh-59 guided air-to-surface missile and 121 drones. Of those drones, 76 were jet-powered Shahed-type models. Ukrainian authorities recorded strikes at 15 locations across the country. Debris from intercepted drones also fell at four locations. Meanwhile, Russia’s Defence Ministry said its air defence systems intercepted 151 Ukrainian drones overnight. The ministry reported interceptions over Russian regions, Crimea, which Russia illegally annexed in 2014, and the waters of the Black Sea.

Russia Reports Strikes on Ukrainian Port Infrastructure

In a separate statement, Russia’s Defence Ministry said its forces carried out overnight drone strikes against unspecified port infrastructure in Ukraine. The ministry also claimed that Russian forces targeted a bulk carrier heading towards the Ukrainian port city of Odesa with military cargo onboard. However, the statement did not identify the port facilities involved or provide further details about the vessel. The latest exchanges underscored the continuing intensity of the war despite Trump’s announcement of a possible energy ceasefire. While Kyiv has expressed willingness to stop attacks on Russian energy facilities under reciprocal terms, uncertainty remains over Moscow’s position and whether the proposed arrangement can prevent further strikes.