Zelenskyy says Russia isn't honoring Trump's energy ceasefire

Following President Trump's announcement of an 'immediate' energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, President Zelenskyy stated that Russia has failed to comply, reporting strikes on six energy facilities within hours of the declaration. While Trump maintained that a deal was in place to stabilize energy markets and reduce prices ahead of U.S. midterm elections, both Ukrainian and European officials expressed skepticism, noting continued Russian drone and missile attacks. The situation is further complicated by a new U.S. deal to import Russian diesel, which has drawn criticism from Kyiv and some Western allies, alongside reports that the U.S. has threatened to withhold intelligence and weapons procurement support if Ukraine continues its strikes on Russian refineries.

Following President Trump's announcement of an 'immediate' energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, President Zelenskyy stated that Russia has failed to comply, reporting strikes on six energy facilities within hours of the declaration. While Trump maintained that a deal was in place to stabilize energy markets and reduce prices ahead of U.S. midterm elections, both Ukrainian and European officials expressed skepticism, noting continued Russian drone and missile attacks. The situation is further complicated by a new U.S. deal to import Russian diesel, which has drawn criticism from Kyiv and some Western allies, alongside reports that the U.S. has threatened to withhold intelligence and weapons procurement support if Ukraine continues its strikes on Russian refineries.