Trump bears down on Zelensky as Russia keeps up attacks on Ukraine
Summary
President Trump announced a possible "energy ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine, where both sides would stop attacking oil refineries. However, Russia has not agreed, and Ukrainian officials say the ceasefire news was unexpected. Despite the announcement, Russia continued strikes on Ukrainian power plants.Key Facts
- President Trump called for an "energy ceasefire" to stop attacks on oil refineries by both sides.
- The White House said a next step could stop attacks on power plants and energy grids.
- Ukraine has only one oil refinery, which Russia has attacked multiple times, making the ceasefire uneven.
- Ukraine relies on imported diesel and gas and wants Russia to stop attacking its electricity grid.
- Russia has not formally accepted the ceasefire, and attacks on Ukrainian power plants continued after the announcement.
- Ukrainian President Zelensky said the ceasefire was news to him, indicating no prior agreement.
- U.S. envoys postponed a planned trip to Moscow, awaiting clarity on talks between Ukraine, Europe, and Russia.
- The U.S. warned it might stop sending weapons to Ukraine through NATO if Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries continue.
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