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Ukraine awaits details of ceasefire proposals from US, Russia maintains attacks, Zelenskiy says

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is waiting for details of a proposed ceasefire concerning energy infrastructure, announced by US President Donald Trump regarding Ukraine and Russia. Despite the proposal, Russian forces continue their attacks on Ukrainian targets. In his nightly address, Zelenskiy reported over 200 strikes on Ukrainian generating capacity within the last week, emphasizing that Ukraine supports de-escalation measures but requires Russia to reciprocate by ceasing its own attacks.
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On October 11, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced an "energy ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine via Truth Social without consulting either side, claiming both had agreed to halt long-range attacks on energy infrastructure. Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine said the deal was "news to him," but he would accept it if Russia did as well. However, by October 14, Ukrainian officials reported continued Russian strikes on energy targets and stated that Trump’s efforts had made no progress in stopping the fighting. Meanwhile, Europe criticized Trump's unilateral actions for potentially dividing Western alliances against Russia. Despite this announcement, attacks on both sides persisted, indicating a lack of compliance with the ceasefire terms. Additionally, Ukraine claimed it was pushing back Russian forces on the battlefield, liberating territory and maintaining its defense strategy despite international pressure to cease attacks on Russian oil refineries. The situation highlights growing tensions between Trump's approach to diplomacy and the strategic concerns of Europe and Ukraine regarding long-term peace in the region.

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Speaking later in his nightly video address, Zelenskiy said Russian forces were still launching air attacks on energy infrastructure, including a strike on a joint heating and power plant in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city.
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Ukraine awaits details of ceasefire proposals from US, Russia maintains attacks, Zelenskiy says KYIV, Oct 11 - asserted
Zelenskiy → await → attacks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he was waiting for the details of an energy ceasefire with Russia announced by US President Donald Trump on Sunday, but that Ukraine supported such an agreement. asserted
Ukraine → say → agreement
Zelenskiy also said that Russian forces were maintaining their attacks on Ukrainian energy targets regardless of Trump's announcement. asserted
forces → say → announcement
"Ukraine supports the ceasefire, and it is important that Russia support it as well. asserted
Russia → support → it
We are awaiting details from the American side," Zelenskiy said in a post on the Telegram app. asserted
Zelenskiy → await → app
He noted that he had discussed Trump's announcement with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Finnish President Alex Stubb. asserted
he → note → Rutte
"For our part, Ukraine always FULLY supports steps toward de-escalation, the protection of lives, and the decisions needed to end the war and guarantee lasting peace," Zelenskiy said. asserted
Zelenskiy → support → peace
Speaking later in his nightly video address, Zelenskiy said Russian forces were still launching air attacks on energy infrastructure, including a strike on a joint heating and power plant in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city. asserted
forces → speak → Kharkiv
"Right now, there are Shaheds in the sky," he said, referring to Iranian-designed drones. asserted
he → be → drones
Zelenskiy said there had been more than 200 strikes on Ukrainian generating capacity in the past week and 17 on oil and gas installations. asserted
Zelenskiy → say → installations
Introducing an energy ceasefire was "good news for everyone," he said. asserted
he → introduce → everyone
"It is important that it become part of reality." asserted
it → become → reality
He repeated Ukraine's longstanding position that Kyiv was ready to halt all strikes on Russian energy installations if Russia halted attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. asserted
Russia → repeat → infrastructure
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