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Russia has frequently targeted Ukrainian power infrastructure to impact morale. Ukraine has recently utilized long-range strikes against Russian oil refineries.
US President Donald Trump said Sunday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to halt strikes on each other's energy infrastructure.
"Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine," the president wrote on his Truth Social network.
Trump continued: "Both parties have agreed," before urging restraint from both Kyiv and Moscow: "Do not break it!"
There was no immediate confirmation from Kyiv or Moscow.
Russia has repeatedly struck Ukraine's power plants and transmission lines around Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odesa and elsewhere, to lower civilian morale, especially during the winter months.
Recently, Ukraine has stepped up long-range strikes deep inside Russian territory, targeting major oil refineries and other facilities to curb Moscow's refining capacity and fuel supplies.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

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