Kyiv, February 7, 2026: The United States has proposed a deadline of early summer for Ukraine and Russia to reach a peace agreement, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, as renewed Russian attacks on energy infrastructure forced nuclear power plants to scale back electricity output.
Speaking to reporters, Zelenskyy said Washington is pushing for a settlement by June and may increase pressure on both sides if progress is not made within that timeframe.
“The Americans want the war to end by the beginning of summer and are working toward a clear timeline for achieving this,” Zelenskyy said, noting that the plan includes a structured schedule for negotiations and related steps.
He added that the U.S. has suggested holding the next round of trilateral talks involving Ukraine, Russia and the United States on American soil next week, possibly in Miami. Kyiv has confirmed its participation.
Zelenskyy also revealed that Russia has presented a major economic proposal to Washington, reportedly worth $12 trillion, as part of broader discussions. He said potential bilateral economic arrangements between Ukraine and the U.S. are also being considered within the negotiation framework.
Meanwhile, fighting continued to impact Ukraine’s critical infrastructure. Zelenskyy said Russia launched more than 400 drones and about 40 missiles overnight, targeting power generation facilities, transmission systems and distribution networks.
Ukraine’s national grid operator, Ukrenergo, reported that eight energy facilities across multiple regions were hit in what it described as the second large-scale assault on the power system this year. Damage to key high-voltage substations forced nuclear power plants operating in government-controlled areas to reduce their electricity output.
The attacks have significantly widened the country’s power deficit, leading to extended scheduled outages nationwide.
The proposed June timeline follows earlier U.S.-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi that ended without a breakthrough, as both sides remain far apart on core issues. Russia continues to demand that Ukraine withdraw from the Donbas region — a condition Kyiv has firmly rejected.
“Difficult issues remain difficult,” Zelenskyy said, reiterating Ukraine’s position that current front-line realities should form the basis for any ceasefire arrangement. He added that the most contentious matters would likely require decisions at the level of national leaders.
No progress was reported on the future of the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Zelenskyy also expressed doubts about a U.S. proposal to designate the Donbas as a special economic zone, saying the sides hold differing views on its feasibility.
Recent discussions have focused heavily on technical mechanisms for monitoring any ceasefire, with the United States expected to play a central role.
Washington has also renewed its proposal for a mutual halt to attacks on energy infrastructure. Ukraine has indicated its willingness to observe such a pause if Russia does the same, though Zelenskyy noted that a previous U.S.-backed agreement collapsed within days after alleged violations.
Russia’s intensified aerial campaign in recent months has repeatedly targeted Ukraine’s power grid, causing blackouts and disrupting heating and water services during the winter months, further straining civilian life.
