Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says it’s “increasingly evident that Russia is unwilling to accept an energy ceasefire”

October 12, 2026 / 7:03 PM EDT / CBS News

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday that so far, "there is no indication that Russia is complying" with an energy ceasefire announced by President Trump the day before.

Just hours after Mr. Trump's announcement, Zelenskyy said Russia struck a power plant in eastern Ukraine. By Monday afternoon, Russia had attacked six additional energy facilities across Ukraine.

"Ukraine is ready to guarantee the energy ceasefire, as announced by the American President, and Russia must take corresponding steps," Zelenskyy wrote on X. "As of now, there is no indication that Russia is complying with the conditions outlined by the American President."

Asked Monday about reports that Russia had violated the energy ceasefire, Mr. Trump said: "I'm not sure about that, and we'll take a look. But all I know is that Zelenskyy and Putin have to get together and end that ridiculous war." He also said "there's been violations on both sides."

The U.S. president later told reporters that he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin "wants to make a deal more than Zelenskyy."

Over the last year, Mr. Trump has made several attempts at brokering deals to halt strikes on energy infrastructure…

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