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Trump says Ukraine and Russia agree to ‘energy ceasefire’

Trump says Ukraine and Russia agree to ‘energy ceasefire’

Also reported by The Hill, Axios, France24

Summary

President Donald Trump announced an "energy ceasefire" between Ukraine and Russia to stop attacks on energy infrastructure amid rising global energy prices. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for a 60-day total ceasefire and offered to hold elections if Russia agrees, while tensions continue around recent attacks and U.S. policy changes on Russian fuel sanctions.

Key Facts

  • President Trump declared an immediate "energy ceasefire" agreed upon by Ukraine and Russia.
  • The ceasefire aims to stop attacks on energy infrastructure, which affect global energy prices.
  • Ukrainian President Zelenskyy proposed a 60-day total ceasefire and promised elections if Russia agrees.
  • Trump criticized Zelenskyy for attacking Russian oil refineries and suggested Ukraine may need a new leader.
  • The U.S. temporarily lifted sanctions on Russian fuel exports, which Ukraine says encouraged more Russian attacks.
  • Russia recently bombed residential areas in the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, killing civilians including a six-year-old girl.
  • Zelenskyy said it is up to Ukrainians to choose their leader, responding to Trump's remarks.
  • Ukraine is willing to stop attacking Russian fuel targets if Russia stops attacking Ukrainian energy sites.
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