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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed full support for an energy ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, following an announcement made by U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday. Zelenskyy confirmed his position on social media, stating that Ukraine “always FULLY supports steps toward de-escalation, the protection of lives, and the decisions needed to end the war and guarantee lasting peace.”
Trump announced the energy ceasefire on his Truth Social platform Sunday morning. He said it took effect immediately and that both sides had agreed to it. However, he offered few additional details. “Do not break it!” Trump wrote. The White House has not yet clarified or expanded on the president’s statement.
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Zelenskyy Awaits Details From Washington
After the announcement, Zelenskyy said he had spoken with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Finnish President Alexander Stubb and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte about the ceasefire. He also said Ukraine is still waiting for more information from the United States.
In a Sunday interview on ABC’s “This Week,” Zelenskyy said Ukraine stood ready to stop striking Russian oil refineries. In return, he called on Moscow to halt its attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. He also urged Trump to pressure the Kremlin to formally agree to the arrangement.
The energy truce discussion comes after Trump made sharp remarks about Zelenskyy on Saturday. Trump said it was time for Ukraine to find a new president and blamed Zelenskyy for rising diesel prices. In response, Zelenskyy said Ukraine could hold elections if Russia agreed to a 60-day ceasefire. He noted, however, that Ukraine has been under martial law since Russia’s invasion in 2022, and the country’s constitution prohibits elections while martial law remains in effect. “Give us two months, 60 days off,” Zelenskyy said. He added, “with all respect to President Trump, it’s up to our society, up to our people to choose one or another leader.”
Ukraine Strikes Yandex Data Centres
Meanwhile, Ukraine continued striking targets deep inside Russia. On Sunday, a Ukrainian drone attack shut down a data centre operated by Russian technology company Yandex. It was the third strike on Yandex facilities in four days.
The attack caused widespread service outages across dozens of Russian cities. Disruptions also affected users in Kazakhstan, Belarus and Armenia, according to a Russian news outlet. Yandex confirmed that operations had been “completely halted.” No injuries were reported.
Earlier in the week, a drone strike on Thursday destroyed a Yandex data centre in the Ryazan region, southeast of Moscow. The following day, Ukrainian drones hit another major Yandex facility in the Kaluga region, southwest of Moscow. Yandex, often compared to Google in its role within Russia, operates the country’s most widely used search engine and plays a significant part in Russia’s artificial intelligence development.
Death Toll Rises in Zaporizhzhia After Russian Strike
In southern Ukraine, Zelenskyy confirmed that search and rescue operations have concluded in the city of Zaporizhzhia following a Russian bombing on Saturday. Authorities said the attack killed 23 people, including four children. More than 30 others sustained injuries.
The strike on Zaporizhzhia adds to a growing civilian toll as both sides continue military operations despite ongoing diplomatic discussions. The energy ceasefire, if it holds, could mark a limited but meaningful step toward reducing harm to civilian infrastructure on both sides of the conflict.
