Zelenskyy blindsided after Trump announces ‘energy ceasefire’ in Ukraine war | First Thing
Summary
President Donald Trump announced a temporary "energy ceasefire" in the war between Russia and Ukraine, claiming both sides agreed to stop attacking energy infrastructure. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he was not informed before this announcement, and Russian attacks on energy sites continued despite the claim.Key Facts
- President Trump posted on social media about an immediate "energy ceasefire" in the Ukraine war.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said the ceasefire announcement was unexpected for him.
- Russian forces continued airstrikes including attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, such as a power station in Kharkiv.
- More than 200 strikes hit Ukraine’s electricity facilities in the past week.
- Western leaders like French President Macron and UK Prime Minister Burnham expressed support for an energy ceasefire.
- Analysts doubt the agreement to ease US sanctions on Russian diesel imports will significantly lower fuel prices globally.
- There was no confirmation that Russia agreed to or is observing the ceasefire.
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