Trump says Ukraine and Russia have agreed 'energy ceasefire'
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Trump says Ukraine and Russia have agreed 'energy ceasefire'

BBC • • nation

Key Points:

  • Donald Trump claimed that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an "energy ceasefire" effective immediately, though he provided no details, and Russia has not commented on the claim.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed surprise but said Ukraine would support such a ceasefire if Russia agreed, while accusing Russia of continuing attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities after Trump's announcement.
  • The alleged ceasefire is linked to a controversial diesel deal allowing temporary Russian fuel exports to the US and global markets, which has drawn criticism from Zelensky, European officials, and US politicians across parties.
  • UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and several Western countries expressed support for Trump's call for an energy ceasefire, but UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting and EU officials have voiced opposition.
  • Trump has urged Ukraine to stop attacks on Russian oil infrastructure to facilitate the diesel deal, while Zelensky has rejected this pressure, accusing Trump of trying to undermine him and suggesting elections only if a full ceasefire is achieved.

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