Trump announces Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire; Zelensky surprised, strikes continue

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US President Donald Trump said Sunday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an "energy ceasefire" effective immediately, halting strikes on oil refineries, power plants and other energy infrastructure. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the announcement was "news to me" and that he was waiting for details, but would support the truce if Moscow did. Russia has not confirmed. Ukrainian officials reported fresh Russian strikes on power plants and six deaths in two cities, including a grocery store hit in Kharkiv. Trump also urged Ukraine to replace Zelensky and criticized Kyiv's refinery strikes over high US diesel prices.

Why it matters：A truce on energy infrastructure would be the first pause in attacks on the backbone of both economies, but Russia's silence and continuing strikes leave the war's escalation path intact.

Key points

  • Trump said the truce would cover oil refineries, power plants and other energy infrastructure.
  • Zelensky said he would back the deal if Moscow does, and offered elections if Russia agrees to a 60-day ceasefire.
  • The US has threatened to block arms procurement for Ukraine to press Kyiv to halt deep strikes on Russian energy sites.

Sources (original reporting)

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