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Trump Says Ukraine, Russia Agree Not to Hit Energy Targets
Trump said the deal would help explain rising diesel costs, but neither Moscow nor Kyiv confirmed any truce on energy targets.
President Donald Trump claimed on Truth Social that Russia and Ukraine agreed to stop striking Energy infrastructure, though the post signed "President DJT" provided no details on enforcement or how the arrangement was reached.
Energy infrastructure has been a central target in the Ukraine War, with both sides striking oil refineries and power plants to degrade military logistics, driving crude oil prices above $100 a barrel.
Neither the Kremlin nor Kyiv has publicly confirmed the alleged truce, leaving the status of the agreement unclear as both Russia and Ukraine continue targeting Energy infrastructure in ongoing operations.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent identifies Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries as a driver of the World Energy shock, while Trump attributes rising Diesel prices to the broader Ukraine War, dismissing Iran as the primary factor.
Amid domestic Fuel shortages, Russia extended restrictions on Fuel exports until the end of 2026, while Successful Ukrainian strikes on Russian Energy infrastructure have disrupted Fuel supplies and strained logistics across the region.
According to U.S. President Trump, Russia and Ukraine will no longer shoot at the enemy's energy facilities in the future. There is no confirmation from Moscow so far. Ukrainian President Selenskyi comments.
The day after the bombardment ruses at the gates of NATO, the US President assured that the two countries had committed themselves to stop attacks on their respective energy installations.