Trump declares 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine; Zelenskyy is waiting for details

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is waiting on details from Washington.

Trump declares 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine; Zelenskyy is waiting for details

TL;DR

  • President Trump declared an "energy ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine via social media.
  • It is unclear if either Russia or Ukraine has officially agreed to the ceasefire.
  • The White House has not provided further details beyond Trump's statement.
  • Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated Ukraine supports the ceasefire and is waiting for details from the U.S.
  • Zelenskyy indicated Ukraine would stop attacking Russian diesel if Russia stopped attacking its energy infrastructure.
  • The announcement comes amid soaring global energy costs and ahead of the U.S. midterm elections.