The Economic Times Correspondent reported on the 12th that U.S. President Trump announced last Friday (9th) that leaders of the U.S. and Russia had reached an agreement for Russia to supply diesel to the U.S. and global markets. On Sunday (11th), Trump further stated that the Russia-Ukraine conflict has entered an 'energy ceasefire' status starting today, though he did not elaborate.
On that day, Trump posted on a social media platform that both Russian and Ukrainian sides have agreed to the 'energy ceasefire,' warning not to 'break' this ceasefire commitment.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy initially responded, 'This is news to me,' and later said that if Russia agrees, Ukraine would also agree to halt attacks on Russian energy facilities. He said, 'If Trump has negotiated with Russian President Putin, please inform Ukraine when the ceasefire begins.' Russia has not responded to the 'energy ceasefire' proposal.
However, the Financial Times, citing sources, said that the U.S. has pressured Ukraine by threatening to halt weapons purchases and intelligence sharing, demanding Ukraine stop attacking Russian oil refineries and other energy infrastructure.
On Saturday (10th), the U.S. announced easing sanctions on Russian diesel, reaching an agreement with Russia for Russian diesel to enter global markets starting this month, totaling about 13.5 million barrels. Zelenskyy later said allowing Russia to sell oil products 'is investing in war.' Trump the next day said, 'Ukraine should change its president.'(rc)
On that day, Trump posted on a social media platform that both Russian and Ukrainian sides have agreed to the 'energy ceasefire,' warning not to 'break' this ceasefire commitment.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy initially responded, 'This is news to me,' and later said that if Russia agrees, Ukraine would also agree to halt attacks on Russian energy facilities. He said, 'If Trump has negotiated with Russian President Putin, please inform Ukraine when the ceasefire begins.' Russia has not responded to the 'energy ceasefire' proposal.
However, the Financial Times, citing sources, said that the U.S. has pressured Ukraine by threatening to halt weapons purchases and intelligence sharing, demanding Ukraine stop attacking Russian oil refineries and other energy infrastructure.
On Saturday (10th), the U.S. announced easing sanctions on Russian diesel, reaching an agreement with Russia for Russian diesel to enter global markets starting this month, totaling about 13.5 million barrels. Zelenskyy later said allowing Russia to sell oil products 'is investing in war.' Trump the next day said, 'Ukraine should change its president.'(rc)
