Trump Claims Ukraine and Russia Agreed to Energy Ceasefire
President Trump announced an energy ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, with no immediate confirmation from either side.
The Brief
- Trump claimed Russia and Ukraine agreed to an energy ceasefire, effective immediately.
- Zelensky expressed openness to the ceasefire but warned against attacks.
- White House and CNN have not confirmed the agreement's details.
President Donald Trump announced Sunday that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an energy ceasefire, though no official confirmation from either side was provided.
In a social media post, Trump stated that both parties have agreed to the ceasefire and urged compliance, though no official confirmation from Russia or Ukraine was provided.
CNN has sought information from the White House regarding the agreement's terms and future steps, with no immediate response received.
The announcement follows recent discussions between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, who had previously announced a controversial diesel fuel deal.
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized the diesel deal but expressed willingness to consider an energy ceasefire, emphasizing the need to stop attacks.
Zel. 'OK, if they want energy ceasefire, we are open for this,' Zelensky said about Russia during an interview with ABC News. 'Don’t attack us. Don’t kill our children. We will stop attack your diesel. And I think it’s fair, fair deal.'
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