Ukraine says it is prepared for an immediate halt to attacks on power plants and other critical systems, a move Kyiv has labeled an "energy ceasefire." An energy ceasefire is a specific truce focused solely on stopping strikes on the infrastructure that keeps lights on and heat flowing, rather than a full stop to all combat. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made this statement, linking the offer directly to Moscow's willingness to cease these specific operations.
The terms on the table
The condition for this arrangement is clear: Russia must stop its attacks on critical infrastructure. Zelenskyy framed this not as a general pause in fighting, but as a targeted protection of the systems that support civilian life. The short version is that Ukraine is offering a narrow de-escalation, contingent on Russia honoring a specific boundary regarding utility targets.
The diplomatic ask
Alongside the ceasefire proposal, Zelenskyy called for a meeting involving three leaders. He requested a trilateral session with Russian President Vladimir Putin and United States President Donald Trump. This would place the three heads of state in the same room, or on the same call, to discuss the terms of the energy ceasefire and potentially broader conflict resolution.
In plain terms, what this actually says is that Kyiv is seeking a direct, high-level channel to pressure Moscow into limiting its strikes. The request for a trilateral meeting signals an intent to involve the United States as a mediator or guarantor in the process. Until such a meeting is scheduled, the proposal remains a diplomatic offer on the table, waiting for a response from the Kremlin.