Zelensky Supports Energy Ceasefire After Trump Announcement

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky supported an energy ceasefire proposal after US President Donald Trump announced that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to stop attacks on energy infrastructure, while Kyiv sought details from Washington. CNN reported Trump announced the agreement on Sunday, saying it was effective immediately, although Ukrainian officials said they were awaiting further information about the arrangement and its implementation. Trump announced the ceasefire on social media after recent tensions with Kyiv over Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries and US discussions with Moscow about diesel exports, according to CNN and The Guardian.

"Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine. Both parties have agreed. Do not break it!" said Donald Trump, President of the United States.

The announcement followed Ukrainian attacks on Russian refining facilities and continued Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy sites, which have been major targets since the full-scale invasion began in 2022. "Don't attack us. Don't kill our children. We will stop attacking your diesel," said Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine.

Zelensky told ABC News he would accept stopping attacks on Russian energy facilities if Moscow ended strikes against Ukraine's infrastructure. "And I think it's a fair, fair deal," said Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine.

He also said Ukrainian voters should decide the country's leadership and linked any election process to a broader ceasefire arrangement. "to choose one or another person" said Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine. The Guardian reported Zelensky had criticized Trump's decision to lift sanctions on Russian diesel exports, arguing it could increase Moscow's war funding.

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A Ukrainian official told CNN that officials had no prior details about Trump's announcement. "We just read it as you did," said a Ukrainian official speaking to CNN.

Zelensky later wrote that Ukraine supported de-escalation steps and was waiting for details from the American side. "Ukraine supports the ceasefire, and it is important that Russia support it as well. We are awaiting details from the American side," said Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine.

"For our part, Ukraine always FULLY supports steps toward de-escalation, the protection of lives, and the decisions needed to end the war and guarantee lasting peace." said Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine. The Guardian reported Zelensky said elections could be organized if Russia agreed to a 60-day total ceasefire. "one or another leader" said Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine.

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