Trump announces energy ceasefire

President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social Sunday that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an energy ceasefire effective immediately. He did not elaborate on what it includes.

“Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine. Both parties have agreed. Do not break it!”

Zelenskyy says he knew nothing

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Axios the ceasefire announcement was news to him. He said if Russians agree to an energy ceasefire Ukraine will agree.

“But if Russians agree to an energy ceasefire Ukraine will agree.”

Trump's recent diesel deal with Russia

The U.S. agreed Friday to lift sanctions on Russian fuel. Trump said Russia would immediately release three hundred thousand tons of diesel to the American and global marketplace.

Trump demands Ukraine halt refinery attacks

Trump demanded Kyiv halt attacks on Russian oil refineries and called for Zelenskyy to be replaced. After Zelenskyy's criticism, Trump said Ukraine needs a new leader who can make a deal.

“I suggest they get a new leader who can make a deal, because he could have made many deals.”

Zelenskyy reiterates ceasefire terms

Zelenskyy told ABC News he was ready to halt strikes on Russian refineries if the Kremlin halts attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. He said Ukraine is open for an energy ceasefire.

“We are ready for energy ceasefire, not to attack energy, both sides.”

Zelenskyy blames Middle East war for fuel prices

Zelenskyy told ABC News it is easy for Ukraine to be blamed for higher fuel prices when the war in the Middle East is driving them.He said Russia would also like to change Ukraine's leader.