Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on Sunday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an immediate energy ceasefire. The post called on both sides to uphold the pact and warned against violations. No timeline for implementation was given.
The announcement followed Trump’s earlier call for a new Ukrainian president, a move that has stalled since the 2019 election. Zelensky told Axios that the ceasefire news was ‘news’ for him and that Ukraine would only accept it if Russia stopped striking its energy infrastructure. The Kremlin has yet to comment, and the White House has declined to confirm the deal. Meanwhile, Russian forces have fired 1,450 aerial bombs, 75 missiles, and 1,640 drones at Ukrainian targets this week.
Ukraine’s president said it would halt attacks on Russian oil refineries if Moscow ceased bombings of its energy facilities. In Zaporizhzhia, search and rescue teams recovered 23 bodies, including four children, from the aftermath of a Russian strike. A medical facility in Kharkiv was hit yesterday, and a five‑story apartment building in Slovyansk collapsed, leaving residents trapped. The civilian toll underscores the urgency of any de‑escalation.
No verification of the ceasefire’s terms has been issued by either side. A spokesperson for the U.S. State Department said the U.S. will monitor the situation and seek confirmation from Russia. Diplomatic talks with European partners are slated for next week to discuss possible enforcement mechanisms.