Trump claims Russia and Ukraine agree to energy ceasefire, but Zelenskyy says this is ‘news for me’

Key Points:

• President Donald Trump claimed an “energy ceasefire” agreement between Ukraine and Russia, but there was no confirmation from Moscow, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the claim was news to him.
• Trump announced the ceasefire on Truth Social without details, repeating a similar unconfirmed claim from a month prior amid ongoing attacks on energy facilities by both sides.
• Zelenskyy expressed willingness to agree to an energy ceasefire if Russia commits to it, emphasizing Ukraine’s readiness to halt attacks on Russian refineries once Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure stop.
• The announcement follows Trump’s controversial diesel deal with Russia, lifting sanctions on Russian fuel and calling for Zelenskyy’s replacement, which drew criticism from Kyiv and its allies.
• Zelenskyy highlighted that rising fuel prices are linked to the Middle East conflict rather than Ukraine, and stated Ukraine would hold elections if Russia agrees to a 60-day ceasefire.