In a significant diplomatic development, Ukraine has agreed to a temporary cessation of attacks on energy facilities following a dialogue between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump. Zelensky announced this agreement on the social media platform X, indicating a willingness to explore U.S. involvement in the management of Ukraine's nuclear power plants for security reasons. Trump's administration believes that U.S. ownership of these facilities would provide optimal protection for Ukraine's energy infrastructure. This agreement follows a commitment from Russian President Vladimir Putin, who had a separate conversation with Trump in which he also expressed support for a limited ceasefire. Zelensky emphasized that the U.S. should oversee this ceasefire arrangement. He described the conversation with Trump as substantial and open, noting that it was largely informed by the previous dialogue with Putin aimed at aligning the demands of both Russia and Ukraine. Zelensky has shown openness to the U.S. proposal concerning Ukraine's nuclear power plants, particularly the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, which is currently under Russian control. He communicated readiness to discuss U.S. participation in the plant's reconstruction. However, he raised concerns regarding how the ceasefire would be monitored, stating that meetings between Ukrainian and U.S. representatives are scheduled for the upcoming days to address these issues. The president reiterated that should Russia violate the ceasefire, Ukraine would respond accordingly. Prior to the phone call, Zelensky had not ruled out a 30-day ceasefire for mutual attacks on energy infrastructure but insisted on U.S. oversight, stressing that Putin's assurance of a military stand-down was insufficient. He affirmed that if Russian forces refrained from attacking Ukrainian facilities, Ukraine would reciprocate, but highlighted the necessity of monitoring given the historical context of the ongoing conflict. The Wednesday call marked the first direct communication between Trump and Zelensky since a prior controversy involving a temporary halt to U.S. military aid to Ukraine. Zelensky had previously reached out to Trump in writing, and discussions regarding a potential end to the prolonged conflict in Ukraine were also held during Trump's conversation with Putin. Technical details of any ceasefire arrangements are expected to be further discussed in a forthcoming meeting in Saudi Arabia. The proposed moratorium on reciprocal attacks on energy facilities was the only tangible outcome from the phone call between Trump and Putin, although its implementation remains uncertain. Following this dialogue, Russia launched heavy drone strikes on Ukrainian territory, resulting in casualties and damage. In response, Ukraine targeted an oil depot in the Krasnodar region of Russia. Putin has resisted agreeing to a comprehensive 30-day ceasefire, as suggested by Trump during discussions with Zelensky, insisting that any such arrangement would require a halt to foreign military assistance to Ukraine. Zelensky countered this notion, emphasizing that Russia's intention is to weaken Ukraine's support from its allies, which would undermine Ukraine's position. Zelensky reaffirmed his commitment to safeguarding Ukraine's sovereignty and independence, stating that the country requires a strong military as a non-negotiable security guarantee. He also highlighted the need for economic security assurances for Ukraine's future stability. In related developments, Austrian Defense Minister Klaudia Tanner expressed Austria's willingness to participate in peacekeeping efforts in Ukraine, contingent upon a formal mandate. She noted that Austria's neutrality would not be a hindrance to contributing to peace initiatives within the framework of the Common Security and Defense Policy.