Trump announces a shaky Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire, while Zelenskyy says Ukraine will weigh it
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U.S. President Donald Trump said Russia and Ukraine have agreed to stop hitting each other's energy facilities, but offered no details. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv will support the ceasefire if Russia actually 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 offered no further details about the arrangement, leaving the announcement hanging as another dramatic claim without substance.
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, stressing the country's commitment to de-escalation and the protection of lives amid Russia's ongoing aggression.
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, underscoring how the war keeps sending shockwaves far beyond the battlefield.
No Russian officials have confirmed the agreement, and the ceasefire claim comes after recent increases in attacks on energy targets, raising questions about whether Moscow is actually prepared to honor any deal.
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, saying that foreign comments only highlight how effectively he is governing under impossible conditions.
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.