Ukraine says ready to halt strikes on energy targets if Russia does so
Summary
Ukraine says it is ready to stop strikes on Russian energy targets if Moscow agrees to the same, after Donald Trump called for both sides to refrain from hitting energy infrastructure. The Kremlin welcomed the proposal even as the war continued with fresh attacks on rail, naval and fuel facilities.
Key Points
- Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine would halt strikes on energy and critical infrastructure if Russia genuinely does the same.
- Donald Trump said Ukraine and Russia had agreed not to hit energy targets, prompting the latest exchange of statements.
- The Kremlin welcomed calls to stop attacks on civilian economic infrastructure, with Dmitry Peskov urging greater flexibility from Kyiv.
- Despite the restraint talk, both sides reported continued attacks and Russia imposed a temporary export ban on several fuel products.
