Trump declares energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine amid escalating strikes
President Trump announced an "energy ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine, while Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said the ceasefire could only work if Russia halted attacks on Ukrainian energy sites.
President Donald J. Trump posted on Truth Social on Sunday that an "energy ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine is now in effect, urging both sides not to break it. The specifics of the ceasefire were not detailed.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded on X, stating Ukraine would stop targeting Russian oil refineries if Russia ceased attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. He added that any de-escalation must be reciprocal and backed by concrete guarantees, and blamed Russian President Vladimir Putin for refusing such steps.
Zelenskyy told ABC News' "This Week" that Ukrainians want peace and are ready to begin de-escalation measures. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha defended Zelenskyy's leadership, noting domestic support and dismissing foreign criticism.
The announcement came as Ukrainian drones struck Russian targets, including a Yandex data center in Vladimir, disrupting services for users in Russia and neighboring countries. Yandex Cloud reported the facility was completely shut down with no injuries reported.
Separately, the Trump administration announced a diesel purchase agreement with Russia, planning to buy over 300,000 tons of diesel immediately, followed by larger shipments later in the year. Ukrainian officials criticized the deal, saying it could fund Russia's war effort.
In other developments, a Russian bombing in Zaporizhzhia killed 23 people, including four children, and a Ukrainian drone strike in Russia's Bryansk region resulted in one death and two injuries.