Zelenskyy rallies allies as Putin stalls in potential ceasefire deal
Zelenskyy urges Russia to stop attacks after Trump's ceasefire claim.
In brief
Zelenskyy urges Russia to stop attacks after Trump's ceasefire claim. Ukraine supports Trump's energy ceasefire but demands Russia halt strikes on power infrastructure. Originally reported by Salon.
Trump declares energy ceasefire
Trump announced an immediate energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine on Truth Social.
“Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine”
Zelenskyy reports continued attacks
Zelenskyy stated Russian strikes on energy facilities in Kyiv and Kharkiv occurred despite Trump's announcement.
“Today, there was a statement from the President of the United States that an energy ceasefire has been secured”
Russian strikes continue
Ukrainian officials reported over 200 Russian strikes on electricity infrastructure and 17 on gas and oil facilities this week.
“Overall, this past week alone, the Russians have carried out more than 200 strikes on our electricity generation and transmission facilities in Ukraine”
Zelenskyy calls for Russia's response
Zelenskyy demanded Russia provide clear details to follow through on Trump's ceasefire claim.
“Ukraine wants peace. The question is whether Russia does”
Zelenskyy thanks Canada for support
Zelenskyy praised Canada's involvement in developing the FREYJA anti-ballistic system with Europe.
“I am grateful to @MarkJCarney for his sympathy for Ukrainians amid the ongoing Russian strikes”
Zelenskyy demands Russia stop attacks
Zelenskyy stated Ukraine would cease strikes on Russian refineries if Russia halted attacks on energy infrastructure.
“Ukraine would stop striking Russian refineries if Moscow ended its attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure”
What it means
Ukraine supports Trump's energy ceasefire but demands Russia halt strikes on power infrastructure.
