Former U.S. President Donald Trump took to social media to say that Ukraine and Russia had agreed to what he called an "energy ceasefire." The announcement was made via his social media account. He followed the claim with the exhortation, "Do not break it!".
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had not been briefed on the specifics of Trump’s proposal but indicated that Kyiv would back the idea if Moscow also agreed. He emphasized that Ukraine fully supports steps toward de-escalation, the protection of lives, and the decisions needed to end the war and guarantee lasting peace. He also noted that it is important for Russia to support the ceasefire as well.
US threatens to halt arms shipments to Ukraine over attacks on Russian oil refineries – FT The Trump administration is reportedly considering halting the PURL program, through which Ukraine receives US weapons, to pressure Kyiv to stop attacks on Russian oil refineries. https://t.co/WkxfD81E9l
On January 12, 2025, the day Trump made his ceasefire claim, Zelenskyy held separate conversations with Mark Carney of Canada, Alexander Stubb of Finland and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
Trump also used his social media post to accuse Zelenskyy of ordering attacks on diesel facilities inside Russia.
Trump also used his social media post to accuse Zelenskyy of ordering attacks on diesel facilities inside Russia.
On September 22, 2024, Trump and Zelenskyy met on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.