'What energy ceasefire?' Zelenskyy surprised by Trump's announcement

US President Donald Trump declared an "energy ceasefire" between Ukraine and Russia on Sunday, causing confusion in Kyiv and silence from Moscow. However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed surprise at the announcement and said Ukraine supports the ceasefire, while Russia has yet to confirm its agreement. The ceasefire appeared shaky at best, as Russian strikes hit Ukrainian power plants, causing power outages.

Trump's announcement came two days after he eased US sanctions on Russian diesel, which angered European allies and Zelenskyy, who saw it as emboldening Russian President Vladimir Putin. Western allies, including the UK, France, Canada, and the European Commission, called for Russia to uphold the deal, but faced criticism over the US-Russia diesel deal earlier in the week.

Seven US senators, including four Republicans, blasted the diesel deal, calling it illegal. Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney also expressed outrage, saying it was in opposition to peace and stability in Europe. Germany's foreign minister said Berlin continued to fully support Zelenskyy, and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen backed the Ukrainian leader in his fight for his people's freedom.