Trump says Ukraine and Russia have agreed 'energy ceasefire'
President Donald Trump announced Sunday via Truth Social that Russia and Ukraine agreed to an energy ceasefire to halt attacks on energy infrastructure effective immediately. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy initially expressed surprise, stating the news was new to him, but offered to stop strikes on Russian diesel if Russia paused its attacks. However, Zelenskyy subsequently reported that Russia violated the truce, with reports of Russian strikes on multiple Ukrainian power plants following the announcement. The Kremlin has not yet provided a formal comment on the truce.
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- ✓ President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that Russia and Ukraine agreed to an energy ceasefire effective immediately.
- ✓ President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated the announcement was news to him.
- ✓ Russia launched attacks on Ukrainian power plants after the ceasefire announcement.
- ✓ Oil prices decreased and stocks rose following the announcement of the energy ceasefire.
What changed
President Zelenskyy reported Russian violations of the truce through attacks on power plants after initially offering conditional support.
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Trump claims Russia and Ukraine agreed to immediate energy ceasefire
President Donald Trump announced Sunday via Truth Social that Russia and Ukraine agreed to an energy ceasefire to halt attacks on energy infrastructure effective immediately. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy initially expressed surprise, stating the news was new to him, but offered to stop strikes on Russian diesel if Russia paused its attacks. However, Zelenskyy subsequently reported that Russia violated the truce, with reports of Russian strikes on multiple Ukrainian power plants following the announcement. The Kremlin has not yet provided a formal comment on the truce.
Why it matters
The conflict has lasted four and a half years. This proposed ceasefire targets energy infrastructure, including oil refineries and power plants, which have been primary targets for both nations. Market reactions were immediate, with oil prices falling and stocks rising following Trump's claim.
What is confirmed
- President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that Russia and Ukraine agreed to an energy ceasefire effective immediately.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated the announcement was news to him.
- Russia launched attacks on Ukrainian power plants after the ceasefire announcement.
- Oil prices decreased and stocks rose following the announcement of the energy ceasefire.
Still unconfirmed
- Ukraine resumed oil refinery strikes as a result of legal objections to a Russian diesel deal.
- President Trump believes President Zelenskyy should be replaced.
What to watch next
- Formal confirmation or denial of the truce from the Kremlin
- Evidence of Ukraine resuming strikes on Russian diesel infrastructure
- Verification of further Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy grids
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- BBC — Trump says Ukraine and Russia have agreed 'energy ceasefire'
- Al Jazeera — Zelenskyy says Russia violated energy truce announced by Trump
- ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — Russia strikes power plant in Ukraine after Trump announces energy ceasefire
- Bloomberg.com — Gold Edges Up as Traders Weigh Russia-Ukraine ‘Energy Ceasefire’
- CNBC — Oil falls after Trump declares 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine
- The Guardian — Ukraine war briefing: Russia attacks multiple power plants after Trump energy ceasefire claim
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