Trump announces Ukraine energy ceasefire with Russia, surprising Zelenskiy
Summary
Donald Trump announced an immediate energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, but Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Kyiv was still awaiting details and Russian attacks were continuing. The dispute comes as Trump pressures Ukraine over strikes on Russian refineries and faces political fallout from rising fuel prices.
Key Points
- Donald Trump said Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an energy ceasefire effective immediately, but the deal was not confirmed by Moscow or fully detailed by Washington.
- Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Ukraine supports a ceasefire but wants Russia to stop attacks as well, and he rejected pressure to hold elections during wartime.
- Trump has pushed Ukraine to stop striking Russian oil refineries, while blaming those attacks and the Iran war for higher diesel prices.
- Russian strikes and drone incursions continued in Ukraine and Moldova, underscoring the ongoing escalation despite the ceasefire announcement.
