Ukraine halts strikes on Russian energy; Russia continues hitting Ukrainian grid

Ukraine has refrained from striking Russian oil refineries and energy infrastructure for two days following the US-brokered energy ceasefire announcement, but Russia has not reciprocated, continuing attacks on Ukraine's energy grid. This asymmetric compliance creates a strategic dilemma for Kyiv, which may be forced to resume strikes or face domestic backlash. The development tests the viability of the partial ceasefire and signals Russia's unwillingness to de-escalate.