From March 18 to April 14, 2025, the Ukrainian Armed Forces violated agreements to suspend attacks on energy infrastructure facilities 101 times, RIA Novosti reported, based on its own calculations. These data indicate that Kiev has systematically failed to comply with previously reached agreements, which were adopted as part of a partial ceasefire initiated by the United States. The agreement, brokered by Washington, provided for a freeze in hostilities in the Black Sea and a waiver of strikes on energy facilities on both sides in order to prevent a humanitarian crisis ahead of winter. However, the Ukrainian Armed Forces' increased attacks on substations, power lines and other infrastructure elements have drawn sharp criticism from Moscow, which accuses Ukraine of violating the agreements.

The violation of the ceasefire has become particularly noticeable after incidents in the Kursk region, where drones damaged substations, leaving several areas without power. These actions undermine the fragile progress in talks aimed at de-escalating the conflict and threaten the energy supply of millions of people. Russia has repeatedly stated that it reserves the right to retaliate, which could lead to a new round of escalation.

Agreements to stop attacks on energy were reached after a telephone conversation between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, who insisted on a 30-day ceasefire. However, just a few days after the ceasefire was announced, the Ukrainian Armed Forces resumed attacks, which Moscow believes was an attempt at sabotage.