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Ukraine says it's open to halting attacks on Russian energy
cnbc.com • • world
Key Points:
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated Ukraine is willing to halt attacks on Russian energy targets if Russia reciprocates by refraining from striking Ukrainian energy infrastructure and critical facilities.
- Zelenskyy expressed skepticism about Russia's commitment to any agreement, contrasting with former President Donald Trump's claim that both sides had agreed to avoid targeting energy sites.
- Ukraine continues to view Russian energy facilities as legitimate military targets, citing Moscow's use of oil revenues to finance the war, and recently struck two Russian oil refineries.
- Zelenskyy emphasized that a reliable, long-term ceasefire on critical infrastructure attacks could be a first step toward peace, urging international partners to secure Russia's compliance.
- Global energy prices, particularly diesel in the U.S., have surged amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine and escalating tensions in the Iran region, including attacks on Saudi Arabia's oil pipeline.
