Ukraine and Russia have resumed energy strikes despite Trump's warnings, with Zelenskyy vowing retaliation if the attacks continue. Russian drones hit Kyiv as Trump announced an 'energy ceasefire' agreement, which Zelenskyy called into question. The White House's unilateral effort to negotiate an energy ceasefire has collapsed, with Russia sending a record swarm of drones to attack infrastructure in central Ukraine.

Ukraine claims Russia struck its power plants and gas facilities, while Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking its oil refineries. Zelenskyy argues the 'energy ceasefire' is not real, and the Kremlin remains silent on the matter. Trump's announcement sparked astonishment in Kyiv and silence from Moscow, with Zelenskyy insisting any ceasefire must apply on the ground, not just on social media. The Kremlin refused to say if it had agreed to an energy ceasefire, and Moscow rejected Kyiv's call for a separate 60-day complete ceasefire.

The community consensus is that the 'energy ceasefire' proposal has failed, with Russia continuing to strike Ukrainian infrastructure and Ukraine threatening retaliation. The fault lines are clear: Ukraine insists on real, on-the-ground peace, while Russia remains silent and accuses Ukraine of attacks on its oil facilities. Trump's involvement has only added confusion, with his unilateral announcement seen as a failed attempt to mediate a conflict that neither side is willing to resolve through dialogue.