Zelensky Proposes Conditional Energy Truce With Russia Pending Western Guarantees

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed a conditional truce covering energy infrastructure with Russia, contingent on guarantees from Western partners. The plan could seek to reduce attacks on power facilities and protect civilians during a limited pause in hostilities. Zelensky’s conditions reflect concerns that any agreement could be exploited militarily or collapse without enforcement. Governments would need to determine what guarantees they could provide, while Moscow has yet to indicate whether it would accept the proposal or meet Kyiv’s demands.