29 January 2026 15:35 (UTC+04:00)Akbar Novruz Read moreMedia reports say Russia and Ukraine have reached a preliminary agreement to ban strikes on energy infrastructure, marking a potential pause in one of the war’s most damaging fronts. So far, there has been no official confirmation from either the Russian or Ukrainian governments on the details of this reported agreement. The idea of an energy infrastructure ceasefire is not new. In March 2025, U.S.-mediated talks led to an understanding for a limited halt to strikes on energy targets, including electricity grids, aimed at protecting civilian life and infrastructure. Even if this preliminary energy ceasefire is real, its durability remains uncertain.