Trump announces energy ceasefire, Zelensky says he is waiting for details

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US President Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine 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 from Washington, but would support the truce if Moscow did. Russia has not commented. Ukrainian officials reported fresh Russian strikes on power plants and six deaths in two cities.

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 support the deal if Moscow does.
  • Russia has not confirmed the agreement.

Sources (original reporting)

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