No energy ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia yet
Trump has sought to blame Ukraine’s strikes on Russian oil refineries for the recent runup in diesel prices.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed US President Donald Trump's claim of a ceasefire agreement between Kyiv and Moscow for mutual attacks on energy infrastructure. Zelenskyy tweeted that "so far, no one has seen any genuine desire on Russia's part to move toward ending the war." Despite Trump and his top officials attempting to pin recent diesel price increases on Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil refineries, analysts emphasize that trade disruptions from the Iran war are the primary factor.
The renewed focus on energy in negotiations reveals Ukraine's determination to brace for another harsh winter while feeling empowered by its long-range drone campaign, which drastically reduced Russian oil production to a 17-year low and increased fuel imports sevenfold. Additionally, the US House is scheduled to vote on a Russia sanctions bill advocated by the late Sen. Lindsay Graham, but the bill's progress may be hindered by declining Republican support and rising Democratic opposition.
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- Russia backs Trump's energy truce plan with Ukraine, seeks sanctions relief timesofindia.indiatimes.com
- Zelenskyy: Russia keeps striking Ukraine’s energy despite ceasefire claims english.nv.ua
- Zelenskyy says Ukraine will pause attacks if Russia spares infrastructure aljazeera.com
