Why Moscow is staying tight-lipped on Trump's energy ceasefire
While Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky suggests he would sign up to a ceasefire on energy infrastructure, Russia has said little.
Moscow has remained silent on the alleged agreement between the US and Russia to impose a ceasefire on energy infrastructure. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky believes it is a one-sided deal in favor of Ukraine, but Russian officials have not publicly commented. Russian President Vladimir Putin's spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, stated that contacts are ongoing and a decision will be made when there is information to share.
However, pro-Kremlin media outlets have hailed the announcement as a boon for Moscow, as it allows Russia to focus on not destroying Ukraine's last remaining oil refinery instead of Ukrainian retaliation. The Kremlin believes that the ceasefire will prevent Ukraine from striking oil facilities, thereby avoiding potential harm to US economic interests and Republican Party prospects in the upcoming midterm elections.
Russian officials anticipate that such strikes will be used to implicate the US in supporting Ukraine's aggression and weaken US backing for Ukraine. The Kremlin remains steadfast in its pursuit of a Russian victory, with Winter approaching, and winter strikes likely to intensify pressure on Ukraine.
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