RismadarVoice Reporters
October 13, 2026
United States President Donald Trump has insisted that Russia and Ukraine agreed to suspend attacks on each other’s energy infrastructure, despite fresh allegations from Kyiv that Russian forces continued targeting Ukrainian facilities.
Trump maintained that both countries had accepted the proposed arrangement following his intervention, although questions remain over whether a formal ceasefire has been established and implemented.
Speaking to reporters on Monday, the US president said he would examine reports of continued attacks, while suggesting that violations had occurred on both sides.
He described the war as a disaster and renewed his appeal to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin to reach a negotiated settlement.
Trump’s announcement on Sunday reportedly surprised officials in Kyiv and several European capitals, where doubts persisted over the status and terms of the proposed agreement.
Zelenskyy said Ukraine supported a reciprocal suspension of attacks on energy infrastructure and was prepared to formalise commitments aimed at ensuring compliance.
He maintained that Ukrainian forces had refrained from attacking Russian oil refineries overnight.
However, the Ukrainian president accused Moscow of continuing its strikes, reporting that six energy facilities had been hit on Monday and that 33 people had sustained injuries in attacks across the country.
The reported incidents have raised further questions about whether the proposed arrangement has taken effect.
There has been no independently established confirmation that both countries have formally accepted and implemented a comprehensive energy ceasefire.
The diplomatic disagreement comes amid controversy over Washington’s temporary relaxation of restrictions on Russian diesel.
Ukrainian officials criticised the decision, arguing that easing economic pressure on Moscow could weaken efforts to secure concessions in peace negotiations.
Some American lawmakers also questioned the policy, expressing concern about its consistency with broader sanctions against Russia.
Moscow, meanwhile, has continued to emphasise its military objectives.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said the country would continue pursuing the goals of its military campaign, while expressing scepticism about assurances from the Ukrainian leadership.
His remarks reinforced uncertainty surrounding the prospects of an immediate cessation of hostilities.
Trump has repeatedly argued that a negotiated settlement is possible and has criticised Kyiv’s approach to peace discussions. Ukraine, however, maintains that any agreement must provide credible security guarantees and protect its sovereignty.
European governments have also expressed reservations about the proposed energy truce, emphasising the need for verifiable commitments rather than unilateral declarations.
The European Union has continued pursuing sanctions against Russian individuals and businesses as part of its response to the war.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz defended the continued application of economic pressure, arguing that sanctions remain necessary to encourage meaningful negotiations.
The conflicting positions leave the proposed energy ceasefire uncertain, with no independently verified arrangement establishing its scope, enforcement measures or timetable.
For now, Washington maintains that an understanding was reached, while Kyiv’s allegations of continued Russian strikes and Moscow’s stated military objectives point to substantial obstacles to its implementation.
