Kremlin welcomes Trump’s idea of energy truce with Ukraine, calls for sanctions removal
Summary
The Kremlin welcomed Donald Trump’s proposal for a Russia-Ukraine moratorium on attacks on energy infrastructure, but said sanctions on Russia and threats to seaborne exports also need to be addressed. Ukraine and Russia continue to trade strikes on energy sites and cargo vessels, driving up fuel and grain prices.
Key Points
- The Kremlin called Trump’s idea of an energy truce between Russia and Ukraine a “very good idea” but said it must be paired with sanctions relief and protections for seaborne oil shipping.
- Dmitry Peskov said Russia was concerned about safe navigation for oil tankers and accused Kyiv of failing to guarantee security.
- Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Ukraine would support an energy ceasefire only if Washington could verify that Moscow was ready to end the war.
- Continued attacks on energy infrastructure and cargo vessels have tightened fuel supplies, lifted prices, and added to global inflation.
