Zelenskyy says Ukraine will pause attacks if Russia spares infrastructure

What the report says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine is prepared to stop strikes on Russian territory if the United States can secure a real Russian commitment not to attack Ukrainian infrastructure. According to Al Jazeera’s report, Zelenskyy tied any de-escalation to Moscow showing it is genuinely willing to end attacks on facilities that support daily life, including energy and food systems.

The comments followed remarks by US President Donald Trump, who said Ukraine and Russia had agreed to stop targeting each other’s energy sites, though he did not provide details. Zelenskyy said Ukraine had proposed an agreement through its partners and argued that Russia has repeatedly used attacks on Ukraine’s power and heating networks to pressure civilians, raising concerns about winter shortages.

The article said hostilities continued despite the discussion. Ukraine reported Russian strikes on Kyiv, Sloviansk and Kramatorsk that killed several people and injured others, while Russia said it intercepted a large number of Ukrainian drones overnight. Russian and Ukrainian media also reported fresh drone attacks and damage to industrial sites and buildings in Russia, including in the Samara and Taganrog areas.

The exchange underscores how energy infrastructure has become a central part of the war, especially before winter, with both sides increasingly able to strike far behind the front lines.