Ukraine says it's open to halting attacks on Russian energy after Trump's claims of deal

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   Ukraine proposes conditional energy truce following Trump ceasefire claims

   President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine will pause strikes on Russian energy infrastructure if the Kremlin spares Ukrainian critical infrastructure and Western partners secure a genuine Russian commitment. This follows claims by Donald Trump that both nations had already agreed to stop targeting energy sites. Despite these claims, both Russia and Ukraine have continued energy-related attacks. Zelenskyy is now calling for specifics from partners and increased international pressure on Russia regarding civilian deaths.

   Why it matters

   Russia has launched 78 missiles, roughly 2,100 attack drones, and 1,700 aerial bombs at Ukraine over a recent period. The conflict has increasingly targeted energy grids, prompting NATO chief Rutte to vow more support after drone strikes near the Polish border.

   What is confirmed

   • Donald Trump claimed Russia and Ukraine agreed to stop striking each other's energy infrastructure.
   • Zelenskyy proposed that partners secure an agreement with Russia to halt infrastructure strikes.
   • Both Russia and Ukraine have continued energy attacks despite Trump's claims of a ceasefire.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Russia launched 78 missiles, about 2,100 attack drones and 1,700 aerial bombs at Ukraine over a recent period.
   • NATO chief Rutte vowed more support for Ukraine after Russian drone strikes near the Polish border.

   What to watch next

   • Confirmation of a formal agreement between Western partners and the Kremlin
   • Evidence of a reduction in energy infrastructure strikes by either party
   Sources used for this update (12)

   1. AP News — Zelenskyy urges more international pressure on Russia for civilian deaths
   2. CNBC — Trump says Ukraine and Russia agreed not to hit energy targets
   3. Reuters — Ukraine wants specifics from partners on halting strikes, Zelenskiy says
   4. Українська правда — Zelenskyy: Ukraine has proposed that its partners secure agreement with Russia to halt infrastructure strikes
   5. Ukrinform — Zelensky says Russia launched 78 missiles, about 2,100 attack drones and 1,700 aerial bombs at Ukraine over pa
   6. UNITED24 Media — Zelensky Proposes Conditional Energy Truce With Russia Pending Guarantees From Western Partners
   7. San Antonio Express-News — NATO chief Rutte vows more support for Ukraine after Russian drone strikes near Polish border
   8. Meduza — Trump claims Moscow and Kyiv agreed to an energy ceasefire, but Zelensky says Ukraine will halt its strikes only if partners secure a genuine Russian commitment
   9. www.pbs.org — Zelenskyy says Ukraine will pause strikes on Russia if Kremlin spares critical infrastructure
   10. www.nbcnews.com — Russia and Ukraine launch new energy attacks despite Trump’s ceasefire claim
   11. www.usatoday.com — Russia and Ukraine press on with energy strikes despite Trump
   12. www.aljazeera.com — Will Russia and Ukraine halt attacks on energy infrastructure?
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