Zelenskyy Proposes Mutual Energy Sector Ceasefire to Russian Federation
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced in an evening address that Ukraine has formally proposed a mutual halt to strikes on energy infrastructure. The proposal was conveyed to Moscow via U.S. mediators on April 6, 2026. Zelenskyy stated that Kyiv is prepared to stop targeting Russian oil facilities if Russia ceases its missile and drone campaign against the Ukrainian power grid. The move aims to mitigate civilian hardship during the ongoing full-scale invasion.