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Zelenskyy warns of retaliation if Russian attacks on Ukraine’s power grid continue
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine will retaliate if Russia continues striking its energy system.
His warning came after US President Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.
Zelenskyy said Ukraine had not agreed to the ceasefire, though he is willing to support one if Russia also stops its attacks.
Russian strikes hit a power station in Kharkiv, while parts of Kyiv lost electricity.
Russia has stepped up attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure ahead of winter, causing power cuts and water shortages.
Ukraine has also been striking Russian oil refineries, and Trump has criticised those attacks amid a dispute with Kyiv over fuel prices and US sanctions on Russian diesel.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine wants to negotiate an energy ceasefire, while European leaders have voiced support for Kyiv and called for more pressure on Russia.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Ukraine would retaliate if Russian attacks on its power grid continue.
He said Ukraine wants an energy ceasefire before winter, but Russia has not agreed to halt strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure.
US President Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire, but Zelenskyy said neither side had agreed to it.
Russian strikes hit energy infrastructure in Kharkiv as Kyiv experienced blackouts.
European leaders voiced support for Kyiv and called for continued or increased pressure on Russia.
- Who
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned Russia. US President Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire.
- What
- Zelenskyy said Ukraine would respond if Russian attacks on its power grid continued.
- When
- Zelenskyy made the warning on Monday, October 12, 2026.
- Where
- He spoke to European security officials in Warsaw, Poland.
- Why
- Ukraine wants to protect its electricity grid before winter and says Russia has continued striking its energy infrastructure.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Donald Trump
Energy ceasefire
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy said neither side had agreed to the ceasefire Trump announced and said he would support it if Russia halted energy strikes.
Donald Trump
Trump said both parties had agreed to an energy ceasefire that would take effect immediately.
Strikes on Russian refineries
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy pushed back against Trump’s criticism and said it was up to Ukrainians to choose their leader.
Donald Trump
Trump blamed Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries for high diesel prices and urged Zelenskyy to stop them.
If Russia does not agree to an energy ceasefire this winter, we will respond.
Both parties have agreed. Do not break it!
We welcome the energy ceasefire when it holds.
We don't need less pressure, we need more pressure on Putin to make him be ready to negotiate.
Trump announced he was lifting sanctions on Russian diesel exports, prompting a dispute with Kyiv.
Trump announced an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, which Zelenskyy said neither side had agreed to.
Zelenskyy told European security officials in Warsaw that Ukraine would respond if Russian strikes on its power grid continued.
A Russian attack hit a power station in Kharkiv as Kyiv experienced blackouts.
- Warning
- Ukraine would respond if Russian power-grid attacks continued
- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Target
- Power station in Kharkiv
- Ceasefire proposal
- Trump said it would take effect immediately
- Ukraine’s condition for elections
- A 60-day total ceasefire
Sources
Zelenskyy blindsided after Trump announces ‘energy ceasefire’ in Ukraine war | First Thing
Zelenskyy vows to retaliate if Russian strikes on Ukraine’s power grid continue
Trump: “In vigore tregua energetica tra Russia e Ucraina”. Ma Zelensky non ne sa nulla. Financial Times: “Il tycoon minaccia lo stop delle armi a Kiev”
Zelenskyy appears surprised as Trump announces 'energy ceasefire'
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