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Trump says Russia and Ukraine agree to 'energy ceasefire'

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday Russia and Ukraine agreed to stop attacks on each other’s energy infrastructure, and announced an immediate halt after an escalation in deadly strikes. “Effective immediately, there is an energy ceasefire in the war between Russia and Ukraine. Both parties have agreed. Do not break it,” Mr Trump wrote on social media. He provided no details on its…

Trump says Russia and Ukraine agree to 'energy ceasefire'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on Sunday that he was unaware of an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, but expressed willingness to accept one if Moscow agreed. The announcement came after a disagreement between President Trump and Zelenskyy over attacks on Russian oil refineries. Trump had previously criticized strikes on Saturday, a day after Washington lifted sanctions on Russian fuel.

Zelenskyy proposed a 60-day halt in fighting and elections if Putin agreed to a ceasefire. EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen supported Zelenskyy's call for an energy ceasefire, emphasizing its importance in protecting global food supplies and energy infrastructure in both countries.

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