PARIS, France — French President Emmanuel Macron has said Russia has yet to observe an energy truce with Ukraine, citing continued attacks on the country’s energy infrastructure despite a ceasefire announcement by United States President Donald Trump.
Macron made the remarks on Monday, October 12, 2026, after Trump announced an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine over the weekend.
According to reports, the French president said he had not observed any energy truce on the Russian side, stressing that progress would depend on both countries respecting an agreement to stop attacks on energy facilities.
Macron said continued Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure showed that a genuine truce had yet to take hold.
His comments came amid renewed international concern over the protection of power plants, gas facilities and other critical infrastructure as the war between Russia and Ukraine continues.
Trump’s Ceasefire Announcement Raises Questions
Trump announced the proposed energy ceasefire over the weekend, claiming that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to stop attacks on each other’s energy infrastructure.
However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy indicated that Kyiv had not received sufficient details about the proposed arrangement and said Russia needed to demonstrate a commitment to the same conditions.
Zelenskyy said Ukraine was prepared to refrain from attacking Russian energy infrastructure if Moscow reciprocated by halting strikes on Ukrainian facilities.
The absence of a clearly confirmed agreement from Russia has raised questions about whether the announcement represents a mutually accepted ceasefire or a proposal still awaiting implementation.
Reports of continued attacks after Trump’s announcement have further complicated efforts to establish whether the proposed arrangement is being observed.
Ukraine Reports Continued Attacks
Ukraine has repeatedly accused Russia of targeting its electricity and gas infrastructure during the war, causing damage that threatens energy supplies and complicates preparations for winter.
On Monday, reports indicated that Russian strikes had continued to affect Ukrainian energy facilities, including a thermal power plant in Kharkiv.
Ukrainian officials have warned that attacks on critical infrastructure could worsen the difficulties faced by civilians who depend on electricity and gas for heating, cooking and other essential needs.
The Ukrainian government has maintained that any energy ceasefire must cover attacks on all relevant energy facilities and apply equally to both sides.
Kyiv has also argued that a meaningful agreement requires clear conditions and evidence that the parties are complying with them.
Macron Calls For A Genuine Truce
Macron’s comments reflect France’s position that a ceasefire must produce a measurable reduction in attacks rather than remain an announcement without practical effect.
The French president has supported efforts to protect Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and has called for continued international attention to Russia’s military campaign.
His latest remarks also underline the concerns of European leaders about the prospects for a ceasefire without clear commitments from Moscow.
A reciprocal halt to attacks on energy facilities could reduce damage to essential services and provide some relief to civilians affected by the conflict. However, continued strikes make it difficult to establish whether the proposed arrangement can deliver those benefits.
Ceasefire Prospects Remain Uncertain
The latest developments leave the proposed energy truce facing uncertainty, with Ukraine seeking reciprocal guarantees and Russia yet to publicly confirm the arrangement in the terms described by Trump.
For the ceasefire to take effect, the parties would need to clarify its scope, establish how compliance would be assessed and demonstrate that attacks on covered facilities had stopped.
Macron’s statement adds to pressure on Russia to show that it is prepared to observe a mutual halt to attacks on energy infrastructure.
As diplomatic efforts continue, the central question remains whether the announcement will lead to a verifiable reduction in strikes or whether attacks on critical facilities will persist despite calls for restraint.
