Trump says Russia and Ukraine reached 'energy ceasefire'
- On Sunday, President Donald Trump announced an "energy ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine, claiming both sides agreed to suspend strikes on energy infrastructure effective immediately. Neither government has confirmed the arrangement.
- Trump's declaration followed an October 9 diesel supply deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which Trump had urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to halt strikes on Russian oil refineries, blaming Kyiv for rising fuel prices.
- Zelenskyy described the ceasefire as "news for me," yet confirmed Ukraine's readiness to halt refinery strikes if Moscow provides "real guarantees" and stops attacking Ukrainian power infrastructure.
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen voiced support for the ceasefire, while officials warned the truce must be observed; Russia has continued intensifying strikes on Ukrainian power facilities throughout the weekend.
- Skepticism remains, as analysts note Trump has made similar unconfirmed ceasefire claims previously. With no formal verification from the Kremlin, both nations remain locked in a long-range aerial war over energy infrastructure.
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Donald Trump announced on Sunday a "ceasefire" between Ukraine and Russia, causing Kiev's surprise and Moscow's silence. Despite the support of London, Paris and Ottawa for this call, the...
'Energy truce' benefits Russia rather than Ukraine, pressure must continue – Kallas
High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas stated that the so-called "energy truce" would work in Russia's favor because, unlike Ukraine, which has only one oil refinery, Russia possesses an extensive network.
The European Union stands ready to support a truce on energy infrastructure between Russia and Ukraine, announced by Donald Trump. But Brussels doubts Moscow's commitment and calls for increased pressure on the Kremlin.
The US would also have agreed with Russia to release thousands of barrels of diesel to lower market prices
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