Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday said that Ukraine was favourable to a US-proposed ceasefire on strikes against energy infrastructure, which Russian President Vladimir Putin endorsed in a high-stakes call with US President Donald Trump. However, he stressed that Ukraine needs more “details” from Washington before formally agreeing to the deal.
“After we get the details from the US president, from the US side, we will give our answer,” Zelenskyy told reporters, adding that the US should act as a “guarantor” of the truce. “Our side will maintain it as long as Russia sticks to it,” he said.
While the proposal aims to prevent further destruction of Ukraine’s energy grid, Zelenskyy reaffirmed Ukraine’s determination to continue military operations in Russia’s border regions, particularly in Kursk. He also dismissed Putin’s broader ceasefire terms, arguing they reveal that Russia is not yet “ready” to end the war.
Trump and Putin discuss ceasefire
Earlier on Tuesday, Trump and Putin spoke for over 90 minutes, discussing potential paths to end the war, which has raged for more than three years. Following the conversation, Trump announced on Truth Social that he had a “very good and productive” call with Putin, in which both sides agreed to halt attacks on energy and infrastructure targets.
“We agreed to an immediate ceasefire on all Energy and Infrastructure, with an understanding that we will be working quickly to have a Complete Ceasefire and, ultimately, an END to this very horrible War between Russia and Ukraine,” Trump wrote. “This war would have never started if I were President!”
While Trump expressed optimism that a broader peace agreement was now “in full force and effect,” Putin refused to commit to an immediate full ceasefire. The Kremlin insisted that any end to hostilities must include a complete halt to Western military aid to Ukraine—something Kyiv and its allies have strongly opposed.
Despite Trump’s push for a truce, Zelenskyy remains wary of Moscow’s intentions. “Putin’s aim is to weaken Ukraine,” he warned, signaling that Kyiv will continue its fight unless clear security guarantees are provided.
With negotiations expected to continue, the US and its allies face the challenge of balancing diplomatic efforts with Ukraine’s demand for security and sovereignty.
