Trump insists energy ceasefire holds as Ukraine reports new Russian strikes
Summary
President Donald Trump said Russia and Ukraine agreed to stop attacking each other’s energy facilities, calling for an end to the war. However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Russian forces had struck six Ukrainian energy sites after the claimed ceasefire, while Russia rejected any pause in fighting.Key Facts
- President Trump said Russia and Ukraine agreed to stop targeting each other’s energy infrastructure.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy reported six Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy facilities after the ceasefire announcement.
- Trump called the war in Ukraine a "disaster" and urged both leaders to end it.
- Ukraine supports an energy ceasefire and says it had not attacked Russian refineries recently.
- Russia rejected the idea of a ceasefire and pledged to continue its military operations in Ukraine.
- Trump eased US sanctions on Russian diesel shortly before announcing the ceasefire, a move criticized by Ukraine and European countries.
- Ukrainian and European officials worry that easing sanctions could strengthen Russia’s war effort.
- Trump's announcement came days before US midterm elections, with price reduction on fuel seen as a possible motivation.
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