Trump announces Ukraine energy ceasefire with Russia, surprising Zelenskiy
US President Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine that he stated was effective immediately. Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy responded that he was waiting to see details of the deal and called it news for him, while reporting that Russian strikes on infrastructure continued. Moscow remained silent on the announcement. Trump had pressured Ukraine to halt its attacks on Russian oil refineries, blaming those strikes for a rise in diesel prices impacting his Republican Party ahead of US midterm elections.
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- ✓ US President Donald Trump announced a surprise energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine that he said was effective immediately.
- ✓ Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated he was waiting to see details of the deal and called the announcement news for him.
- ✓ There was no word from Moscow regarding the ceasefire announcement.
- ✓ Trump blamed Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries for a rise in diesel prices hurting his Republican Party ahead of US midterm elections.
What changed
US President Donald Trump declared an immediate energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, an announcement that caught Ukrainian leadership by surprise.
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Trump Declares Russia-Ukraine Energy Ceasefire, Surprising Zelenskiy
US President Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine that he stated was effective immediately. Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy responded that he was waiting to see details of the deal and called it news for him, while reporting that Russian strikes on infrastructure continued. Moscow remained silent on the announcement. Trump had pressured Ukraine to halt its attacks on Russian oil refineries, blaming those strikes for a rise in diesel prices impacting his Republican Party ahead of US midterm elections.
Why it matters
The surprise declaration follows intense pressure from the US leader for Kyiv to stop targeting Russian diesel production and refineries. Trump maintains that an energy ceasefire is in place despite Ukrainian reports of ongoing bombardments against power plants and infrastructure. Moscow has not issued any public response to the purported agreement.
What is confirmed
- US President Donald Trump announced a surprise energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine that he said was effective immediately.
- Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated he was waiting to see details of the deal and called the announcement news for him.
- There was no word from Moscow regarding the ceasefire announcement.
- Trump blamed Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries for a rise in diesel prices hurting his Republican Party ahead of US midterm elections.
Still unconfirmed
- Putin has already broken Trump's energy ceasefire with an attack on a power plant, according to Zelenskiy.
What to watch next
- Official response or confirmation from Moscow regarding the energy ceasefire.
- Details of the ceasefire agreement from US or Ukrainian authorities.
- Evidence of whether attacks on energy infrastructure and oil refineries actually stop.
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- www.cnn.com — Breaking News, Latest News and Videos | CNN
- Reuters — Ukraine's Zelenskiy says intelligence shows Russia is preparing massive attack
- Reuters — Ukraine will halt strikes on refineries if Russia stops energy attacks, Zelenskiy says
- France 24 — Ukraine ready to halt refinery strikes if Moscow stops energy attacks, Zelensky says
- Politico — Zelenskyy urges Trump to endorse 'energy ceasefire' with Russia
- The Jerusalem Post — Ukraine offered halt to energy infrastructure attacks, says source
- ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — President Zelenskyy: 'We will stop' strikes on Russian diesel if Russia pauses attacks
- Axios — Trump bears down on Zelensky as Russia keeps up attacks on Ukraine
- The Hill — Backlash grows against Russia diesel deal as Trump claims Ukraine energy ceasefire
- Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty — Zelenskyy Says Russian Strikes Continue Amid Trump Cease-Fire Call; Moscow Mum
- NBC News — Trump claims Russia and Ukraine agree to energy ceasefire, but Zelenskyy says that’s ‘news for me’
- CNBC — Trump declares 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine; Zelenskyy is waiting for details
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