Trump's Russia-Ukraine Energy Ceasefire Limited to Oil Refineries
White House official clarifies Trump's proposal covers only refinery attacks, not broader energy infrastructure.
The Brief
- White House official says ceasefire only covers attacks on oil refineries.
- Zel.ensky says unaware of deal and insists Ukraine wants broader energy protections.
- Russia has not confirmed the proposal, contradicting Trump's social media claim.
President Trump announced a potential energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine on social media, claiming the agreement would take effect immediately.
A White House official told Axios the proposal only covers attacks on oil refineries, with no official confirmation from Moscow.
Ukrainian President Zelensky expressed skepticism, stating he was unaware of the deal and said Kyiv was willing to accept a reciprocal energy ceasefire.
The official added that a broader agreement covering power plants and electricity grids could follow, though Russia has not yet confirmed the proposal.
Zelensky reported that Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure continued, including strikes on a heat and power plant in Kharkiv, suggesting no comprehensive ceasefire is in place.
Trump's push for a refinery ceasefire may be driven by rising global diesel prices and recent U.S. actions involving Russian diesel, despite criticism over his supply agreement with Putin.
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