On October 12, 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that Russia struck an electricity station in Kharkiv immediately after former U.S. President Donald Trump published a post on the Truth Social platform.
Violation of the Energy Truce
Zelensky pointed out that Russia's actions indicate a violation of the energy truce announced by Trump. He stated that Putin does not read Truth Social, as the strike on the electricity substation occurred directly after Trump's publication.
Context of the Truce
According to information provided by the American publication Axios, the energy truce in question pertains only to a mutual cessation of attacks on oil refineries. As for the energy sector, this issue requires separate negotiations.
International Community's Reaction
This situation has raised concerns among international observers monitoring compliance with the terms of the truce. It is anticipated that international organizations and Ukraine's partner countries will respond to the violation that occurred and may initiate new sanctions against Russia.