Trump's energy ceasefire deal sparks Russian counterattack and Ukrainian skepticism. Russian forces hit a ship delivering military cargo to Ukraine's Mykolaiv, amid Trump's announcement of an energy ceasefire. Ukraine's leaders remain skeptical of any agreement, with Zelensky warning Russia will not abide by it.
Russian forces struck a ship delivering military cargo to Ukraine's Mykolaiv, according to the Russian defence ministry. The attack follows Trump's announcement of an energy ceasefire, which Zelensky has criticized as a reversal of Western policy. Ukraine's European allies have voiced skepticism of any such agreement and approved the largest set of EU sanctions since Russia's 2022 invasion.
Ukraine's leaders have called for a full ceasefire if Moscow agrees to a 60-day truce, but Russia rejects the idea. The Kremlin has stated it does not want a ceasefire and is prepared to achieve long-term peace. The conflict continues with new strikes targeting Ukrainian cities, highlighting the ongoing tensions between the warring sides.