Trump Announces Russia-Ukraine Energy Ceasefire Amid Soaring Global Fuel Prices
US President Donald Trump announced that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an energy ceasefire in their ongoing conflict, warning both sides not to break it. The announcement follows earlier discussions to negotiate an arrangement with Moscow to temporarily lift sanctions on Russian energy supplies amidst a global energy crunch and rising domestic gas prices ahead of US midterm elections. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reportedly indicated that while the announcement was unexpected, Ukraine would agree if Russia honours the truce. However, Moscow has yet to issue a concrete confirmation, leaving questions over whether both parties will adhere to the terms and halt strikes on each other's energy infrastructure.
