Ukraine should halt attacks on Russian refineries only if Russia stops striking Ukrainian energy infrastructure

An ongoing armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine that was sparked with Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 and escalated into a full-scale invasion in February 2022, resulting in widespread casualties, displacement and significant geopolitical consequences for Europe and the world.

How the world produces, moves, and consumes energy across fossil, nuclear, and renewable sources.

Trump announced an energy ceasefire, but Ukraine said it was awaiting details and reported continuing Russian attacks on energy infrastructure. Kyiv supported reciprocal restraint, while the agreement's terms, verification arrangements and implementation remained unclear.