Zelensky says Russia strikes energy facilities despite Trump ceasefire

Summary

Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia continued striking Ukraine’s energy facilities despite Donald Trump’s announcement of an immediate energy ceasefire, and urged Washington to ensure Moscow abided by it. The Kremlin’s Dmitry Peskov would not say whether Russia had agreed to a ceasefire, saying contacts were ongoing, The Globe and Mail reported.

Timeline

1. The Irish Times

   12 Oct 2026, 11:50 UTCSource ↗

   The Irish Times reports that Zelenskiy said Russia continued striking Ukraine’s power facilities despite Trump’s energy-ceasefire announcement.

2. The Globe and Mail

   12 Oct 2026, 12:05 UTCSource ↗

   The Globe and Mail reports that Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov would not say whether Russia had agreed to a ceasefire, saying contacts were ongoing.

3. Fox News

   12 Oct 2026, 14:36 UTCSource ↗

   Fox News reports that Zelenskyy accused Putin of attacking Ukraine’s gas infrastructure hours after Trump announced an immediate energy ceasefire.

4. The Globe and Mail

   12 Oct 2026, 16:25 UTCSource ↗

   The Globe and Mail reports that Zelensky said Russia had violated the announced energy ceasefire and urged Washington to ensure Moscow followed its terms.