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Ukraine has submitted detailed evidence to the United States government regarding Russian attacks on its energy infrastructure during a claimed pause in hostilities, according to Ukrainian officials.
Olha Stefanishyna, Ukraine’s ambassador to the United States, confirmed that the Ukrainian embassy delivered comprehensive reports to the US Department of State on February 3. The information covers all Russian strikes carried out after Moscow announced a so called ceasefire on attacks against the energy sector.
The ambassador said the report included verified data from Ukraine’s Armed Forces and the Ministry of Energy. It also contained updated details following overnight strikes that occurred after the announcement of the agreement.
According to Stefanishyna, the information shared with Washington challenges Russia’s public position and could affect ongoing diplomatic discussions. She added that Ukraine expects international partners to rely on verified facts rather than assurances from Moscow.
She also expressed hope that the United States would adopt a tougher stance toward Russia, emphasizing the need for increased pressure instead of diplomatic assumptions.
Earlier, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russian forces had ignored a personal request from US President Donald Trump to limit attacks on energy facilities. Zelenskyy said he expected a response from Washington following the continued strikes.
President Trump, however, later said he believed Russia had respected its commitment. He stated that the understanding covered a one week period from January 25 to February 1. When the agreement was first announced on January 29, no clear start date was specified. Russian officials later claimed the ceasefire applied only until February 1.
Following renewed attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, US Senator Lindsey Graham publicly urged the administration to begin steps toward supplying Ukraine with long range missiles.
