Trump and Putin Agree to Halt Ukraine Energy Attacks, No Ceasefire Reached
In a significant diplomatic development, former U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to halt attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. However, no formal ceasefire has been established, leaving combat operations ongoing across the war-torn country.
The agreement, reached after a series of high-level talks, marks a partial breakthrough in efforts to reduce the humanitarian impact of the conflict. Ukraine’s energy grid has been repeatedly targeted, leading to widespread power outages and severe hardship for civilians. The suspension of these attacks is expected to provide much-needed relief as winter approaches.
Despite the halt on energy strikes, both leaders failed to reach a comprehensive ceasefire agreement. Combat operations, including artillery shelling and ground offensives, continue unabated in several regions, with no immediate signs of de-escalation. Analysts suggest that while the energy truce is a positive step, the lack of a full ceasefire limits its overall impact on the conflict.
Speaking after the talks, Trump emphasized the importance of protecting civilian infrastructure while hinting at further negotiations. “We made progress in safeguarding essential services, but more needs to be done to end the fighting,” he said. Putin, on the other hand, framed the agreement as
