Kremlin has nothing to say on Trump's energy ceasefire, rejects Zelensky's truce proposal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Oct. 12 reiterated his readiness to adhere to the energy truce — provided that Russia follows suit.
On October 12, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia has not yet commented on the energy ceasefire proposed with Ukraine by U.S. President Donald Trump. Peskov added that when Russia has something to say on the matter, it will inform the public. This came shortly after Trump announced on his Truth Social platform that both Kyiv and Moscow had agreed to an energy truce, which caught Ukrainian officials off guard.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reiterated his willingness to adhere to the truce on October 12, but only if Russia complies. He proposed a 60-day ceasefire to allow elections to take place, provided Russia ceases its attacks on Ukraine's power grid. However, Russia has violated the truce by striking Kharkiv's power plant on October 11 and targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure in multiple regions.
Peskov also rejected Zelensky's proposal for a 60-day ceasefire to hold elections, stating that Russia wants a peace deal instead. The Kremlin's Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, said on October 12 that he doesn't believe Zelensky deserves a break and that they won't accept assurances and promises again. Trump announced on October 9 that Russia would supply diesel fuel to U.S. and global markets following a call with Putin.
Trump then suggested that Ukraine should find a new leader capable of making a deal, implying that Zelensky has not settled the war despite multiple opportunities.
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