Trump’s “energy ceasefire” is tested: Kyiv says Russian strikes continue; Kremlin rejects a 60-day truce
President Donald Trump announced an “energy ceasefire” between Russia and Ukraine, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine was waiting for details (Reuters, Bloomberg). Reuters and AP reported that Kyiv says Russian strikes on energy facilities have continued, including on Kharkiv’s power plant, and Zelenskyy vowed to retaliate if attacks on Ukraine’s power grid go on (Guardian). The Kremlin rejected Ukraine’s idea of a 60-day ceasefire, saying it wants an overall peace deal, and said contacts on the energy truce are ongoing (Reuters, FinancialJuice). The EU adopted nearly 1,600 new sanctions listings targeting Russia (Reuters).
Energy sites are a main target on both sides, and a truce on them would lower the risk of winter blackouts and of strikes on refineries that move oil prices.
Energy-linked prices, including diesel, react to this. A lasting truce would ease pressure on fuel; continued strikes would add to it.
Washington presents the truce as a first step towards wider talks.
Kyiv says Russia is already breaking it, and the Kremlin says it wants a full peace deal rather than a partial truce.
An announcement is not an agreement. The Kremlin has not confirmed terms, and both sides are still reporting strikes. Wait for written terms.
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