+++ Ukraine-Krieg +++: Trump meldet „Energie-Waffenruhe“ – Selenskyj überrascht
Selenskyj stellt bei Waffenruhe Neuwahlen in Aussicht +++ 23 Tote und viele Verletzte nach russischen Angriffen in Saporischschja +++ Der Newsblog.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was reportedly unaware of US President Donald Trump's announcement of an "Energy-Waffenruhe" (Energy Weapons Truce) with Russia prior to the announcement. However, he indicated willingness to accept such an agreement if the Russians agreed, according to an Axios interview. The announcement was surprising to Zelensky, who asked when the truce would begin.
In return, Zelensky offered a 60-day ceasefire to Russia during Ukraine's upcoming elections. Zelensky proposed this to ABC News, stating, "Please tell (Russian President) Vladimir Putin: Give us two months, 60 days of a complete ceasefire, and we will organize elections." In addition to demanding a ceasefire, US President Trump has called for a halt to Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries and has promised to replace Zelensky.
Meanwhile, new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated to Zelensky that the UK would impose further sanctions on Russia, aiming to further limit the Russian military machine, as reported by Downing Street. Both leaders emphasized the need to maintain pressure on Russia and agreed on an imminent meeting. Burnham also called for an energy weapons truce, requiring Russia to cease its attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure and Black Sea shipping.
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