Trump Announces Russia-Ukraine Energy Ceasefire Amid U.S. Pressure on Kyiv

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Sunday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an immediate energy ceasefire, potentially ending attacks on oil refineries, power facilities, and other critical energy infrastructure as Washington intensifies pressure on Kyiv.

"Both parties have agreed. Do not break it!" Trump wrote on Truth Social, signaling a potential breakthrough in efforts to reduce hostilities in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

The announcement came amid reports that the Trump administration threatened to restrict military assistance and intelligence sharing with Ukraine unless Kyiv stopped targeting Russian oil refineries.

According to the Financial Times, U.S. officials contacted Ukrainian and European authorities, warning that continued refinery strikes could jeopardize access to essential American military support.

Washington reportedly considered suspending intelligence cooperation and restricting Ukraine's participation in the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL), a procurement mechanism that enables Ukrainian forces to obtain U.S. weapons.

A European defense official told the Financial Times that American representatives were contacting Kyiv and European governments to communicate their demands. The White House had not immediately commented on the report.

Tensions between Washington and Kyiv escalated after Trump publicly urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to stop drone strikes against Russian energy facilities. Trump also suggested that Ukraine might need different leadership to advance peace negotiations with Moscow.

Meanwhile, the administration faced criticism over a U.S. Treasury Department waiver allowing Russian diesel exports to global markets. The measure aims to ease rising fuel prices, but Zelenskyy argued that additional energy revenue could help finance Russia's military operations.

Speaking on ABC's This Week earlier Sunday, Zelenskyy expressed willingness to pursue a reciprocal ceasefire while urging Washington to increase pressure on Moscow.

"Russia doesn't feel real pressure, they want to continue," Zelenskyy said, emphasizing Ukraine's readiness to support measures aimed at reducing attacks.

"We are ready to begin from any kind of steps of de-escalation," he added.

Zelenskyy maintained that Ukraine would suspend strikes on Russian diesel infrastructure if Moscow stopped attacking Ukrainian territory and energy facilities.

The proposed Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire could provide temporary relief to vulnerable infrastructure and global fuel markets. However, its effectiveness will depend on both countries honoring their commitments amid continuing diplomatic tensions and uncertainty over U.S. military support.