Donald Trump announces major Ukraine ceasefire update after Zelensky row
Donald Trump has claimed that Russia and Ukraine have reached an "energy ceasefire" amid a row with Volodymyr Zelensky over an oil deal with Moscow. The US president took to his social media platform, Truth Social, to announce and warn both countries not to breach the agreement.
TL;DR
- Donald Trump announced an "energy ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine on his social media platform, Truth Social.
- He warned both countries not to breach the agreement and stated that both parties had agreed to it.
- Volodymyr Zelensky called the news "news for me" but said Ukraine would support the ceasefire if Russia did.
- Zelensky also stated that Ukraine would refrain from striking Russian energy infrastructure and expected the same from Russia.
- Trump's announcement comes as he faces pressure to lower fuel prices ahead of the November midterm elections.
- Diesel prices have risen due to disruptions in global supplies from conflicts involving Russia, Ukraine, and Iran.