Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed a Trump-backed energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine as illegal, days after US President Donald Trump unilaterally announced the deal. Zelensky said Russia would not accept the ceasefire, citing ongoing attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
Trump announced the ceasefire on Sunday, claiming Russia and Ukraine had agreed to stop attacking each other’s energy assets. However, Zelensky said the deal was not finalized and that Ukraine remains ready for a broader ceasefire. The White House did not comment on the announcement.
Zelensky criticized Trump’s decision to allow Russian diesel imports, calling it a violation of US law. Seven US senators warned that the deal runs counter to a 2022 ban on Russian energy imports. The move has drawn bipartisan criticism for potentially fueling Russia’s war efforts.
Zelensky said he was surprised by the deal and emphasized that Ukraine is awaiting details from the US. The ceasefire proposal was met with skepticism from Moscow, which has imposed restrictions on diesel exports amid ongoing attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities.