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Trump Claims Ukraine-Russia Energy Ceasefire; Zelenskyy Rejects
Trump says Ukraine and Russia agreed to energy ceasefire; Zelenskyy calls it a surprise.
In brief
Trump says Ukraine and Russia agreed to energy ceasefire; Zelenskyy calls it a surprise. Trump announced an immediate energy ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia but Zelenskyy said it was unexpected and demanded Russia stop targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure first. Originally reported by Financialexpress.
Trump announces energy ceasefire
US President Donald Trump said Russia and Ukraine agreed to an immediate energy ceasefire.
“Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine. Both parties have agreed. Do not break it! Thank you for your attention to this matter”
Zelenskyy calls announcement surprising
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the energy ceasefire announcement came as a surprise.
“The real cause of the war in Europe is Russia and Russia alone”
Zelenskyy demands mutual security
Zelenskyy said Ukraine would halt refinery attacks only if Russia stopped targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
“any agreement would require real guarantees”
Trump criticizes Zelenskyy
Trump told Zelenskyy he had better stop attacks on Russian oil refineries and suggested Ukraine choose a new leader.
“better damn well stop”
Zelenskyy proposes 60-day ceasefire
Zelenskyy said Ukraine would hold elections if Russia agreed to a 60-day ceasefire.
“Please tell Putin, give us two months, 60 days of total ceasefire, 60 days, and we will organize elections”
Ukraine under martial law
Ukraine remains under martial law since Russia launched full-scale invasion in February 2022.
“Ukrainian law prohibits elections under martial law for security reasons”
The takeaway
Trump announced an immediate energy ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia but Zelenskyy said it was unexpected and demanded Russia stop targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure first.
