U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed skepticism about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s willingness to agree to a ceasefire on attacks against energy infrastructure in Ukraine and Russia before winter. The United States has been advocating for both Kyiv and Moscow to halt such attacks as part of broader peace negotiation efforts.
Trump has publicly urged Ukraine to stop targeting Russian energy facilities, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signaled support for a ceasefire concerning energy infrastructure. Although Russia has reacted positively to the proposal, it has not formally confirmed its willingness to agree to a reciprocal pause.
Despite Trump’s doubts, his negotiating team holds a more optimistic view following recent discussions with Russian officials. U.S. representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, after returning from Moscow, believe that an agreement on energy infrastructure could be achievable.
The proposed ceasefire aims to temporarily halt attacks on power plants, energy facilities, and related infrastructure on both sides. For Ukraine, such an agreement could help safeguard its energy system ahead of the winter season, while Washington views it as a step toward confidence-building in the larger peace process.
The United States is also exploring the possibility of talks involving Ukraine, Russia, and the U.S., with the potential energy truce and the reopening of a Black Sea grain corridor among the topics for discussion.