Ukraine and European allies reject Trump's unverified energy ceasefire claim as Russia rejects any pause in attacks. Trump's announcement of a truce comes days after he eased sanctions on Russian diesel, drawing criticism for undermining Western efforts to isolate Russia's economy.
Trump claims Ukraine and Russia agreed to a ceasefire on energy infrastructure, but neither side has confirmed the deal. Ukraine's Zelenskyy says Russia will not comply, citing ongoing attacks on energy facilities. Russia's Kremlin rejects the truce, insisting on long-term peace and rejecting any ceasefire.
EU sanctions against Russia are set to increase as Ukraine and allies remain skeptical of Trump's claim. Zelenskyy says Ukraine is prepared to agree to a ceasefire but warns Moscow will not abide by it. Russia continues to target Ukrainian energy infrastructure, with at least six attacks reported in the past 24 hours.
Russia's Foreign Minister Lavrov says Ukraine's promises are not credible and that the war will continue, emphasizing the need to achieve 'special military operation' goals.