In brief
Donald Trump has stated that Russia and Ukraine have reached an instant energy ceasefire, with no comment yet from Kyiv or Moscow. The agreement would pause Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil sites, a key revenue source for Moscow. Ukraine’s President Zelensky has offered to halt attacks if Russian forces stop targeting Ukrainian energy facilities. The move comes as tensions rise ahead of winter and the BBC seeks further details from the White House.
Donald Trump has announced that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an “energy ceasefire” effective immediately.
The former U.S. president offered little detail beyond the statement, with no comment from Kyiv or Moscow yet. The BBC has requested further clarification from the White House.
The move comes as Trump has urged Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian oil infrastructure—a key source of revenue for Moscow’s war machine. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said he would pause attacks if Russia stopped hitting Ukrainian energy sites, as tensions rise ahead of winter.
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