Trump Claims Ukraine and Russia Agreed to Energy Ceasefire
The announcement, made via social media, appears to have surprised both Kyiv and Moscow.
US Politics • 3 hours ago
President Donald Trump announced on social media that Ukraine and Russia have agreed to an immediate "energy ceasefire." The declaration came as a surprise, with neither Moscow nor Kyiv yet to officially comment on the development.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky reportedly told U.S. media outlets that the announcement was "news to me," indicating a lack of prior consultation or confirmation.
This claim follows recent news of a U.S. deal to import Russian diesel, a move Trump has linked to efforts to lower fuel prices ahead of the midterm elections. Diesel prices in the U.S. have been elevated since the onset of the war with Iran and the subsequent disruption to the Strait of Hormuz.