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Ukraine and Russia Say There Is No Energy Truce, Despite Trump’s Claims
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- Neither Russia nor Ukraine has agreed to the energy cease-fire proposed by President Trump, despite his announcement that both sides had accepted the truce.
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov stated that while Russia views a halt to energy infrastructure strikes as positive, such a deal would not significantly impact global fuel markets without lifting sanctions and ensuring tanker safety.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv would only consider the cease-fire if the US could guarantee that Russia is genuinely committed to ending the war.
- Trump’s claim that the Russia-Ukraine war is the primary driver of rising global diesel prices has been disputed by energy experts, with Russia emphasizing that sanctions and tanker safety are crucial factors.
- Despite cease-fire talks, both sides continued military strikes overnight, with Russian drone attacks on Kyiv gas stations and Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil and drone facilities.
