# Zelenskyy rallies allies as Putin stalls in potential ceasefire deal

> Zelenskyy urges Russia to stop attacks after Trump's ceasefire claim.
- Title: Zelenskyy rallies allies as Putin stalls in potential…
- Summary: Zelenskyy urges Russia to stop attacks after Trump's ceasefire claim. Ukraine supports Trump's energy ceasefire but demands Russia halt strikes on power…
- Keywords: zelenskyy, putin, trump, energy ceasefire, ukraine, russia, kharkiv, power plant, shaheds, freija, news, politics
- Source: Salon — https://salon.com/2026/10/11/zelenskyy-rallies-allies-as-putin-stalls-in-potential-ceasefire-deal
- Author: CK Smith
- Published: 2026-10-11T19:04:53+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: zelenskyy, putin, trump, energy ceasefire, ukraine, russia, kharkiv, power plant, shaheds, freija, news, politics
## Trump declares energy ceasefire
Trump announced an immediate energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine on Truth Social.

> Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine
## Zelenskyy reports continued attacks
Zelenskyy stated Russian strikes on energy facilities in Kyiv and Kharkiv occurred despite Trump's announcement.

> Today, there was a statement from the President of the United States that an energy ceasefire has been secured
## Russian strikes continue
Ukrainian officials reported over 200 Russian strikes on electricity infrastructure and 17 on gas and oil facilities this week.

> Overall, this past week alone, the Russians have carried out more than 200 strikes on our electricity generation and transmission facilities in Ukraine
## Zelenskyy calls for Russia's response
Zelenskyy demanded Russia provide clear details to follow through on Trump's ceasefire claim.

> Ukraine wants peace. The question is whether Russia does
## Zelenskyy thanks Canada for support
Zelenskyy praised Canada's involvement in developing the FREYJA anti-ballistic system with Europe.

> I am grateful to @MarkJCarney for his sympathy for Ukrainians amid the ongoing Russian strikes
## Zelenskyy demands Russia stop attacks
Zelenskyy stated Ukraine would cease strikes on Russian refineries if Russia halted attacks on energy infrastructure.

> Ukraine would stop striking Russian refineries if Moscow ended its attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure
## Key takeaway

Ukraine supports Trump's energy ceasefire but demands Russia halt strikes on power infrastructure.