Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky warned on Monday that Kyiv would retaliate if Moscow rejects the energy ceasefire Trump announced on Sunday, saying the decision would come after a videolink address at the Warsaw Security Forum. Trump’s call for a temporary easing of U.S. sanctions on Russian diesel two days earlier had already sparked outrage from European allies and Kyiv, which argued it would embolden President Vladimir Putin.
Zelensky made it clear that the ceasefire must be reciprocal: "If Russia wants us to stop our long‑range strikes against its oil refineries and oil exports, then Russia must stop its strikes against our energy system and critical infrastructure and stop killing our people," he said. He called for Moscow to halt attacks on power plants, gas pipelines and other energy assets that have disrupted power to millions of Ukrainians, according to Kyiv's energy ministry.
The Ukrainian leader said the country is waiting for concrete details of the conversation between the United States and Russia, and for specific steps the Americans are ready to take. He criticized Trump’s unilateral announcement, noting that the ceasefire has yet to be formalized beyond a statement on Truth Social.
Moscow has yet to respond, but the Ukrainian government has set a deadline for Russian compliance. If the Kremlin fails to agree, Kyiv is prepared to launch counter‑strikes against Russian energy infrastructure. The next day, Washington and European partners are expected to weigh in on the unfolding diplomatic standoff.