U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that Russia and Ukraine had reached an "energy ceasefire" to stop attacks on each other's energy infrastructure. The brief social media post stated the agreement took effect immediately and warned against breaking it. Ukrainian officials, however, expressed surprise at the announcement, with President Volodymyr Zelensky reportedly calling it "news for me."
The claim comes amid ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with recent reports indicating Russia struck a thermal power plant in Ukraine at least twice, according to Ukrainian officials. The attack occurred days after Trump's announcement, raising questions about the credibility of the ceasefire.
Separately, six U.S. Senators, including both Republicans and Democrats, urged Trump to immediately abandon a plan to purchase diesel from Russia to reduce fuel prices. They argued the move would undermine efforts to stabilize global energy markets and could escalate geopolitical tensions.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham of the United Kingdom reiterated earlier claims that Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum. He confirmed during his tenure that Moscow's involvement was "clear" and emphasized the need to highlight this to voters in Germany and France.
The U.S. Administration has not provided specifics on the terms of the energy ceasefire, and Russia has not commented on the announcement. Analysts suggest the move may be part of broader diplomatic efforts to ease hostilities, though its impact remains uncertain.
