Trump announces Ukraine energy ceasefire with Russia, surprising Zelenskiy
USO•Donald Trump said Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an energy ceasefire effective immediately, but Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he was awaiting details. Moscow did not immediately confirm an agreement.
1. Ceasefire announcement
Trump announced on Sunday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an energy ceasefire, without providing further details. Zelenskiy said Ukraine supported a ceasefire but was waiting for details from the United States, and said Russia also needed to support it.
2. Energy strikes and elections
Trump has pressed Ukraine to halt attacks on Russian oil refineries, blaming the strikes for higher U.S. diesel prices. Zelenskiy said he would stop attacks on energy infrastructure if Russian President Vladimir Putin suspended strikes on Ukrainian power infrastructure, and said he would call elections if Putin agreed to a 60-day ceasefire.
3. Diesel supply deal
Trump said Russia would immediately supply more than 300,000 metric tons of diesel to U.S. and global markets, about 2.25 million barrels. The article says the United States exports about 1.5 million barrels of diesel per day; analysts said the deal's volumes were unlikely to produce sustained lower fuel prices.
