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Trump claims Russia and Ukraine agree to energy ceasefire

Trump claims Russia and Ukraine agree to energy ceasefire

Also reported by The Hill, France24

Summary

President Donald Trump said that Russia and Ukraine agreed to stop attacking each other's energy facilities in an "energy ceasefire." Ukrainian President Zelensky said this was new to him, but Ukraine would agree if Russia truly stopped attacks.

Key Facts

  • President Trump announced a halt to attacks on energy sites between Russia and Ukraine.
  • Ukrainian President Zelensky said he was not aware of the agreement before Trump's announcement.
  • Zelensky told Axios Ukraine would accept the ceasefire if Russia agreed to it.
  • Last month, Trump made a similar claim, but no deal was confirmed and attacks continued.
  • Zelensky said Ukraine would stop attacking Russian refineries if Russia stopped hitting Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
  • The agreement, if real, would be important ahead of winter to protect energy supplies.
  • It is still unclear whether Russia has officially agreed to the ceasefire.
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