Zelenskyy says Ukraine will pause strikes on Russia if Kremlin spares critical infrastructure
KYIV, Ukraine — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday that Ukraine is ready to halt its strikes on Russian territory if allies can secure a genuine Russian commitment not to hit Ukraine’s critical infrastructure. His comments came after U.S. President Donald Trump claimed in a social media post that Russia and Ukraine had agreed “not to hit” each other’s energy infrastructure, though Trump…
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine announced on Monday that his country is prepared to suspend strikes on Russian territory, provided Russia guarantees it will refrain from attacking Ukraine's critical infrastructure. This statement followed a social media post by U.S. President Donald Trump, who claimed Russia and Ukraine had reached an agreement to not target each other's energy infrastructure.
However, Trump did not provide additional details about the purported deal, and Russia has yet to respond to the claim. Ongoing attempts to broker a partial ceasefire have consistently failed, with both sides blaming each other for violations. Trump had previously urged Zelenskyy to cease targeting Russian oil refineries and other infrastructure critical for diesel production and distribution, arguing that these strikes were contributing to a global gas shortage.
As a result, diesel prices have risen in the United States, posing a significant concern for Trump's party ahead of upcoming congressional elections.
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