Key Facts

• President Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine on Sunday, saying it was "effective immediately."
• Hours later, Russia struck six Ukrainian energy facilities, including gas stations and power grids, causing blackouts in Izyum and other areas.
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed 33 people were injured during the attacks.
• Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Ukraine does not deserve the pause in fighting that a ceasefire would bring.
• Ukraine’s power grid operator reported new power cuts and introduced electricity rationing to protect damaged equipment.
• Kyiv’s mayor reported a Russian drone strike on a residential building in Kyiv, causing multiple fires.
• Zelensky supports the idea of an energy ceasefire but says Russia continues violent attacks, undermining the truce.
• Both Ukraine and Russia have targeted each other's energy infrastructure throughout the conflict, increasing attacks ahead of winter.