Ukraine war: Trump announces "energy truce" - Zelensky surprised
Zelenskyy promises new elections if a ceasefire is achieved +++ 23 dead and many injured after Russian attacks in Zaporizhzhia +++ The news blog.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he was not informed beforehand about the "energy war pause" announced by US President Donald Trump with Russia. He is willing to accept such an agreement if Russia agrees. Trump had announced an immediate energy war pause between the two warring parties. Zelenskyy has offered to hold elections in Ukraine in exchange for a 60-day Russian ceasefire. The new UK Prime Minister, not named Andy Burnham, has promised Ukraine tougher sanctions on Russia to restrict its war machine.
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