- Trump made a similar announcement last month, but neither side has confirmed the existence of a deal. Russia and Ukraine continued to attack energy infrastructure.
What they say: “Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the war between Russia and Ukraine. Both sides agree. Don’t break it!” Trump wrote at Truth Social.
- In a short interview after Trump’s announcement, Zelensky told Axios: “If President Trump negotiated with Putin, please tell us when the ceasefire will begin.” We are ready and we will accept it. »
Catch up quickly: The announcement follows days of escalating tensions between Trump and Zelensky over Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries.
- On Friday, Trump announced a deal to ease sanctions on Russian diesel exports in a bid to reduce soaring fuel prices, infuriating Ukraine.
- On Saturday, Trump called on Ukraine to replace Zelensky, accusing it of refusing opportunities to end the war.
- Zelensky responded Sunday on ABC’s “This Week,” saying Ukraine would hold elections if Russia agreed to a 60-day ceasefire. He also said Ukraine was ready to stop attacking Russian refineries if Moscow stopped its strikes against Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
The big picture: The war with Iran has driven up global fuel prices, intensifying pressure on Trump to provide aid to American consumers.
- “It is more difficult to stop Putin than to put pressure on others,” Zelensky said Sunday on ABC.
Editor’s note: This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
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