Trump's 'energy ceasefire' claim welcomed by Zelensky but Russia silent
Zelensky says Kyiv would support such a truce. Moscow has yet to comment.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed Donald Trump's claim of an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, stating that Kyiv would support such a move if Moscow did as well. However, Russia has remained silent on the matter. Zelensky accused Russia of striking Ukrainian energy facilities following Trump's announcement.
The US president urged Ukraine to stop strikes on Russian oil infrastructure to alleviate pressure on Moscow's war machine, but the recently struck deal to release diesel to the US and global market has drawn criticism. The deal, which temporarily lifts sanctions on Russian imports, is seen as a gift to Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to Zelensky.
European officials and some US politicians have expressed skepticism towards the deal, with seven senators publishing a statement that it runs counter to a law banning Russian energy imports.
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