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Energy Ceasefire Between Russia and Ukraine Remains Informal

Ukraine Says Energy Ceasefire With Russia Is Only Informal

Energy Ceasefire Between Russia and Ukraine Remains Informal

The energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine remains informal, with no formal orders in place, as drone and missile attacks continue.

2026-01-30T19:59:02+03:00

2026-01-30T19:59:02+03:00

2026-01-30T19:59:02+03:00

The energy ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia is purely informal and not закреплён by any official agreement, The New York Times reported, citing an adviser to the Office of the President of Ukraine. According to the source, the sides reached what was described as a «gentlemen’s agreement." At the same time, the Russian negotiating team reportedly noted that not all of its units had received orders to halt fire. A veteran of the Wagner PMC who runs the Condottiero channel described the energy ceasefire as a temporary pause allowing combat potential to be accumulated. He suggested that within one to two weeks Russian missile forces could build up resources for the next strike. In his assessment, a subsequent attack on Kyiv could prove critical for the city’s power grid, and generators supplied by the West would not be able to fully offset the damage. Meanwhile, during the first night of the energy ceasefire, 111 drones and one ballistic missile were launched at Ukrainian territory, according to data from the country’s Air Force. Local media report that the number of drones used by Russia in nightly attacks typically ranges from 100 to 150, excluding rare nights of large-scale strikes when the number of drones and missiles increases severalfold. At the same time, there have been no official reports of direct strikes specifically targeting energy infrastructure.

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John Baker

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Ukraine Says Energy Ceasefire With Russia Is Only Informal

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John Baker, Editor

22:59 30-01-2026

The energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine remains informal, with no formal orders in place, as drone and missile attacks continue.

The energy ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia is purely informal and not закреплён by any official agreement, The New York Times reported, citing an adviser to the Office of the President of Ukraine.

According to the source, the sides reached what was described as a «gentlemen’s agreement." At the same time, the Russian negotiating team reportedly noted that not all of its units had received orders to halt fire.

A veteran of the Wagner PMC who runs the Condottiero channel described the energy ceasefire as a temporary pause allowing combat potential to be accumulated. He suggested that within one to two weeks Russian missile forces could build up resources for the next strike. In his assessment, a subsequent attack on Kyiv could prove critical for the city’s power grid, and generators supplied by the West would not be able to fully offset the damage.

Meanwhile, during the first night of the energy ceasefire, 111 drones and one ballistic missile were launched at Ukrainian territory, according to data from the country’s Air Force.

Local media report that the number of drones used by Russia in nightly attacks typically ranges from 100 to 150, excluding rare nights of large-scale strikes when the number of drones and missiles increases severalfold. At the same time, there have been no official reports of direct strikes specifically targeting energy infrastructure.