Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Ukraine is willing to stop attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, but only if its allies can provide firm assurances that Moscow will also halt strikes on Ukraine’s critical infrastructure.Zelenskyy’s comments came after US President Donald Trump claimed that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to stop attacking each other’s energy sites. Kyiv, however, has not fully endorsed the reported arrangement and wants guarantees that Russia will respect any pause.Key HighlightsZelenskyy said Ukraine could stop attacks on Russian energy sites.Kyiv wants allies to guarantee that Russia will also halt attacks.Ukraine has not fully accepted Trump's reported energy ceasefire claim.Zelenskyy wants a reliable and long-term arrangement.Broader Russia-Ukraine peace talks remain unresolved.Zelenskyy Wants Security GuaranteesZelenskyy said Ukraine could reciprocate and halt attacks if its international partners can ensure that Russia genuinely stops targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure.Ukraine has repeatedly raised concerns over Russian attacks on its power system and other critical facilities. Kyiv therefore wants any energy ceasefire to be reliable and long-term rather than a temporary arrangement that could quickly collapse.(READ MORE)US Sanctions Russia’s VTB Bank Over Iran Sanctions EvasionUkraine Seeks Proof of Russian CommitmentThe Ukrainian president has expressed skepticism about whether Moscow would maintain such an agreement without clear guarantees.Zelenskyy said Ukraine is prepared to take de-escalatory steps if the United States and other allies can establish that Russia is genuinely committed to stopping attacks.The issue is particularly important as Ukraine prepares for another winter, when damage to energy infrastructure could have a major impact on civilians and industry.Russia-Ukraine Peace TalksThe dispute over energy strikes is taking place alongside wider diplomatic efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war. However, a broader peace agreement remains difficult, with questions over security guarantees, territory and long-term arrangements still unresolved.For now, Zelenskyy's position leaves the door open to an energy ceasefire but makes clear that Ukraine wants international assurances before committing to the deal
