Russia continues to attack facilities despite alleged "energy ceasefire".

According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the Russian military attacked energy facilities in Ukraine following US President Donald Trump's announcement of an "energy ceasefire" between Kiev and Moscow. "The Russians attacked a power plant in Kiev with a Shahed drone," Zelensky wrote in online networks.

Dead in attacks in Kharkiv and western Ukraine

There were later further attacks on energy facilities in the Kharkiv region in northeastern Ukraine. "And all this happened after the President of the United States made his declaration of an energy ceasefire," Zelensky added.

Three people were killed and nine injured in a Russian attack near a grocery store in Kharkiv. This was announced by regional governor Oleh Synjehubow on Telegram.

In western Ukraine, the mayor of the city of Ivano-Frankivsk reported that two people were killed in a Russian attack.

Russian airports paralyzed by drones

The four airports in the Russian capital Moscow temporarily suspended flight operations in the evening due to incoming Ukrainian drones. Air traffic was also disrupted by drones in other cities in Russia.

Trump announced an “energy ceasefire” apparently without consultation

US President Donald Trump had previously announced once again that Ukraine and Russia would refrain from attacking the other warring party's energy sector in the future. The “energy ceasefire” applies with immediate effect, he wrote on his Truth Social platform. "Both sides have agreed to this. Please stick to it!"

Trump had already made a similar statement in mid-September. However, both sides continued their attacks afterwards.

Zelensky: Didn't know about the ceasefire

According to his own statements, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky did not know anything in advance about the “energy ceasefire” announced by Trump. However, Zelensky said in an interview with the US news portal Axios that he would be prepared to accept such an agreement if the Russians agreed.

Zelenskyj said on "Ukraine supports the ceasefire, but it is important that Russia does too," he wrote. "We are now waiting for the details from the American side."

Before Trump's announcement, Zelensky said on the online service X that Ukraine was ready to stop its attacks on Russian oil refineries "if Russia stops attacking our energy infrastructure."

Support from France and the EU

French President Emmanuel Macron said he welcomed the call for a "real 'energy ceasefire'." The EU Commission announced that Commission President Ursula von der Leyen supported Zelensky's call for a ceasefire with Russia. The EU will also discuss Ukraine's financing needs for the coming year and provide additional funds for drones and missiles to strengthen air defense.