Zelensky briefs von der Leyen on Russian strikes on energy infrastructure after Trump's ceasefire announcement

Ukrainian President Zelensky briefed European Commission President von der Leyen on Russian strikes targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure, following President Trump's announcement of a ceasefire for energy facilities. Zelensky reported that Russian forces had struck a power plant in Kyiv with a Shahed drone, causing widespread power outages across many districts, and later launched strikes on energy facilities in the Kharkiv region.

The strikes occurred after Trump's statement on an energy ceasefire, which Zelensky emphasized as crucial for protecting lives and preventing Russian advances into Ukraine. Zelensky expressed deep appreciation for the support from partners, which he believed provides real protection for the Ukrainian people. During their discussion, Zelensky and von der Leyen reviewed ongoing areas of cooperation with the European Union and the necessary decisions to bolster Ukraine's defenses.

Both leaders agreed that their teams would conduct detailed discussions on upcoming joint actions and coordinate their steps. Ukraine is committed to opening negotiating clusters by the end of the year to advance its European integration. Zelensky also expressed gratitude to von der Leyen for the EUR 1.24 billion defense tranche already delivered to Ukraine and for confirming that an additional EUR 3 billion in military support would be allocated the following week.