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 Zelenskyy says it's "increasingly evident that Russia is unwilling to accept an energy ceasefire"

TL;DR

  • Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated Russia has not shown signs of complying with a newly announced energy ceasefire.
  • Russia reportedly attacked multiple energy facilities in Ukraine shortly after President Trump announced the ceasefire.
  • President Trump expressed uncertainty about the reported violations and urged both leaders to end the war, suggesting Putin wants a deal more than Zelenskyy.
  • Previous attempts by Trump to broker energy ceasefires between Russia and Ukraine have failed.
  • Russia's attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure have a greater relative impact due to economic disparities and Russia's greater resources.
  • The U.S. administration has reportedly threatened to halt intelligence sharing and weapons purchases if Ukraine continues strikes on Russian energy infrastructure.
  • Ukraine views the threats seriously due to the importance of intelligence sharing and the PURL procurement system for air defense missiles.
  • Zelenskyy emphasized the need for increased U.S. pressure on Russia for de-escalation to succeed.