U.S. President Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, but Ukraine and Russia have both rejected the proposal. The deal, which Trump claimed was agreed to by both sides, has been met with skepticism and criticism from Ukrainian officials who say it is not meaningful without concrete action.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reiterated his readiness to halt attacks on Russian energy infrastructure if Russia ceases its attacks on Ukrainian energy systems. However, Russia has already violated the truce by attacking a power plant in Kharkiv shortly after Trump's announcement. The Kremlin has not yet commented on the ceasefire, with Russian officials stating they are still in the process of evaluating the proposal.
Russia has rejected Zelenskyy's proposal for a 60-day ceasefire to hold elections, insisting instead that a long-term peace deal is the priority. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called Zelenskyy a 'war criminal' and said Ukraine has not earned a break. The Kremlin has also denied any agreement to the energy ceasefire, with officials stating they are prepared to do everything possible to achieve long-term peace.
U.S. President Trump has called for Ukraine to select a new leader, suggesting Zelenskyy has not done enough to end the war. Zelenskyy has responded by saying Ukraine is ready to hold elections if Russia agrees to a 60-day ceasefire, but Russia has rejected the idea, stating it is not needed for a peaceful resolution.