Summary
President Donald Trump said on social media that Russia and Ukraine agreed to stop attacking each other's energy infrastructure immediately. Neither Russia nor Ukraine officially confirmed this deal, but Ukraine's President Zelensky said his country was ready to stop strikes if Russia stopped attacks on Ukraine's energy system.Key Facts
- President Trump announced an "energy ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine on his social media platform, Truth Social.
- The ceasefire means both sides would stop attacking energy facilities.
- Neither the Russian nor Ukrainian government confirmed the agreement at the time of the announcement.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine would stop hitting Russian oil targets if Russia stopped attacking Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
- The announcement came after a rise in attacks causing damage to energy grids in the war.
- There was tension between Trump and Zelensky over a U.S. decision to ease sanctions on Russian diesel fuel.
- The announcement did not include details on how or when the ceasefire would be enforced.
- The war between Russia and Ukraine has included many attacks on energy plants that cause power cuts for civilians.
