Trump announces ‘energy ceasefire’ between Russia and Ukraine

Donald Trump said Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an ‘energy ceasefire’ in the war between the two nations.

The US president said the agreement is effective immediately, but offered no additional details, and neither Kyiv nor Moscow has yet responded. The BBC has asked the White House for more information.

Trump’s comments come after a series of calls urging Ukraine to stop strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, which Kyiv says is vital to curtailing Moscow’s war machine. Zelenskiy has said that he is ready to halt attacks if Russia ceases targeting Ukrainian energy facilities, a move that could ease tensions ahead of winter.

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