Zelenskyy says Putin’s vow not to hit Ukraine’s energy infrastructure ‘at odds with reality’

Ukraine and Russia have agreed in principle to a limited ceasefire following calls between President Trump and the leaders of both nations, though its implementation remains uncertain. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed doubt about Russian President Vladimir Putin's pledge, citing ongoing drone strikes, and indicated that technical talks in Saudi Arabia would clarify the agreement's scope. While the White House suggested energy and infrastructure would be covered, the Kremlin's interpretation was narrower, and Zelenskyy also wished to include railways and ports. During his call with Trump, Zelenskyy reportedly discussed the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, with Trump suggesting U.S. ownership of Ukrainian power plants for security. Putin had agreed not to target Ukrainian energy infrastructure but rejected Trump's proposal for a full 30-day ceasefire, insisting on a cessation of foreign military aid and intelligence sharing. Both sides have traded accusations of violating the nascent agreement, with Russia claiming Ukraine attacked its energy facilities and Ukraine reporting Russian strikes on civilian infrastructure. Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine's "red line" is the recognition of occupied territories as Russian and rejected Putin's condition to halt Western military aid. Despite the disagreements, Ukraine and Russia also conducted one of their largest prisoner exchanges to date.