Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire. Trump. "Both parties violated"
Quick Look
- US President Trump told members of the press during his White House exit that the Russo-Ukrainian energy ceasefire was accepted and that both leaders wanted to make an agreement.
- He also emphasized that the agreement is important not only for the United States but for the whole world.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
Ceasefire negotiations continue to stop attacks on energy infrastructures within the scope of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
US President Trump answered questions from members of the press as he left the White House before leaving for Ohio for his election rally.
Asked whether the energy ceasefire agreement between Moscow and Kiev is still valid, Trump said, "Yes, they accepted (the agreement). Do you know why? Because I said they accepted it. That's why they accepted it; because I said they accepted it. This issue needs to be resolved now. This war is a complete disaster." he replied.
When reminded of Ukrainian President Zelenski's statement that "Russia violated the agreement", the US President said, "We need to look at this, because there were violations on both sides." made his assessment.
Trump stated that he did not agree with the news that only Putin supported the agreement, but Zelenski did not, and argued that both leaders supported the agreement.
PUTIN WANTS TO MAKE A DEAL MORE THAN ZELENSKY
Later, making a statement about the latest situation between the two countries, Trump said, "I think Putin wants to make a deal, we should make Zelenski want to make a deal too. I think Putin wants to make a deal more than Zelenski." made his assessment.
Arguing that both leaders wanted to make an agreement, but did not know how to reach an agreement, the US President stated that they should ensure that Putin and Zelensky reached an agreement.
The US President also stated that the diesel agreement they made with Russia is an important agreement not only for the US, but for the whole world, and that he made it for all countries.
Ukrainian President Zelenski had made a statement that the ceasefire, which US President Trump had declared between Ukraine and Russia to stop attacks on energy infrastructures, was violated "by Russia".
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
A more comprehensive ceasefire agreement will be reached between Russia and Ukraine.
Possible · Within weeks
Open Questions
- When and how exactly will the ceasefire be implemented?
- Is clear information available about the nature and liability for violations?
- What is the role of other international actors in this process?
