Trump declares 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine

Key Points:

• President Donald Trump announced an "energy ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine on social media, claiming both sides agreed to halt attacks on energy infrastructure, though no official details or confirmations have been provided.
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed support for the ceasefire but emphasized awaiting further details from the U.S. and insisted that Russia must also agree for it to be effective.
• Zelenskyy linked Ukraine’s willingness to stop targeting Russian diesel to Russia ceasing attacks on Ukraine’s electric grid, highlighting ongoing conditions tied to any potential truce.
• The announcement comes amid rising global energy costs and ongoing conflict, with previous ceasefires between the two countries proving difficult to maintain since the 2022 invasion.
• Trump has previously criticized Zelenskyy and claimed to have arranged deals involving Russian diesel, while Zelenskyy urged Trump to discourage attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure to support de-escalation.