Ukraine’s Zelenskyy accuses Russia of violating Trump’s ‘energy ceasefire’
Also reported by The Hill
Summary
Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy said Russia has broken an "energy ceasefire" announced by President Donald Trump and warned Ukraine will respond if attacks continue. Zelenskyy asked the US to help enforce the truce, while European leaders said the ceasefire has not started and increased sanctions on Russia’s military industry.Key Facts
- President Donald Trump announced an "energy ceasefire" between Ukraine and Russia to stop attacks on energy infrastructure.
- Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy said Russia has already violated this ceasefire and urged US involvement to enforce it.
- Zelenskyy was surprised by the ceasefire announcement and initially did not know about the agreement.
- Both Ukraine and Russia have attacked each other’s energy facilities for months, causing global energy prices to rise.
- European leaders, including France’s President Macron and Poland’s Prime Minister Tusk, said Russia has not respected the ceasefire and pushed for stronger sanctions.
- The European Union added about 1,600 new sanctions on Russia targeting its military industry.
- Russia attacked Ukrainian gas production facilities overnight, damaging equipment and causing a fire.
- Zelenskyy said Ukraine is ready to stop attacks on Russian oil refineries if Russia stops its own attacks.
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