Trump says Russia and Ukraine agree to energy ceasefire

US President Donald Trump said on his Truth Social platform that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an immediate ceasefire covering attacks on energy facilities. "Effective immediately, there is an energy ceasefire in the war between Russia and Ukraine. Both parties have agreed. Do not break it!" Trump wrote. The announcement, reported by Mehr News, did not provide further details on how the ceasefire would be monitored or enforced, nor did it specify a duration.

The statement comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to reduce hostilities in the Russia-Ukraine war, which has involved repeated strikes on power infrastructure on both sides. Attacks on energy facilities have at times disrupted electricity and heating supplies for civilians, drawing international concern. Trump's post did not indicate whether the agreement was reached through direct negotiations or third-party mediation, and there was no immediate confirmation from Russian or Ukrainian officials in the report.

The reported energy ceasefire follows previous discussions among US, Russian and Ukrainian representatives about limited de-escalation measures. It was not clear from the announcement whether the arrangement is part of a broader push toward a wider truce or a standalone measure. The Mehr News report did not include a timeline for when the agreement would take effect beyond Trump's phrase "effective immediately," nor did it mention any verification mechanism.

Trump has previously stated that ending the Russia-Ukraine war would be a priority for his administration. The latest claim, if implemented, would mark a specific and limited commitment by both sides to avoid targeting energy infrastructure. However, without independent confirmation or details on compliance, the practical impact of the announced ceasefire remains uncertain. According to Mehr News, the statement was made on Truth Social and no additional information was provided at the time of the report.