Trump announces Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire, Zelenskyy says Ukraine will consider
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U.S. President Donald Trump said Russia and Ukraine have agreed to halt attacks on each other's energy facilities, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv will support the ceasefire if Russia confirms it.
U.S. President Donald Trump posted on his Truth Social platform on Sunday that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an immediate "energy ceasefire" in their war, urging both sides not to break it. He provided no further details about the arrangement.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Axios that he had not been informed of the ceasefire beforehand but would accept it if Russia confirmed the agreement. He added on Facebook that Ukraine supports the ceasefire and is awaiting details from the United States, emphasizing the country's commitment to de-escalation and protection of lives.
French President Emmanuel Macron said France backs a "real energy ceasefire" as diesel prices rise, accusing Russia of continuing strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also expressed support for a ceasefire that would protect global food supplies and energy facilities in both countries.
No Russian officials have confirmed the agreement, and the ceasefire claim follows recent increases in attacks on energy targets.
In a separate exchange, Trump suggested Ukraine should consider a new leader. Zelenskyy responded that the decision rests with the Ukrainian people and noted that elections could be held if Russia agreed to a 60-day total ceasefire. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha defended Zelenskyy’s leadership, stating that foreign comments only confirm his effective governance.
Trump has also been urging Ukraine to stop striking Russian energy sites, linking high U.S. diesel prices to the conflict and promoting a diesel purchase deal with Russia that has drawn criticism from Ukrainian and European officials.