+++ Ukraine War +++: Trump announces “energy ceasefire” between Russia and Ukraine

US President Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an agreement he calls an “energy ceasefire.” This applies with immediate effect, explains Trump on social media. He doesn't give any details. There is currently no confirmation from Kyiv or Moscow. Shortly before, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had agreed that Ukraine would stop its attacks on Russian oil refineries if Russia spared Ukraine's energy infrastructure in return.

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky has agreed to hold elections in Ukraine in return for a 60-day ceasefire from Russia. "Please tell Putin: give us two months, 60 days of a complete ceasefire - 60 days - and we will organize elections," he told US broadcaster ABC.

At least 23 people have been killed in Russian attacks in southeastern Ukraine. The Ukrainian Civil Defense said three minors were among the fatalities and 18 were injured in the attack. According to regional governor Mykhailo Semikin, Russia attacked several locations in the city simultaneously early Saturday morning.

The Russian technology and AI company Yandex reports another drone attack. The company's infrastructure was damaged, which led to a complete shutdown of a data center in the Vladimir region.

Following the agreement between President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump, the Russian government is partially lifting its diesel export ban. The leadership in Moscow announced that the relaxation will apply with immediate effect. Accordingly, the USA and the world markets should be supplied with Russian fuel again.

The new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham promises Ukraine to tighten sanctions against Russia. This should further restrict the Russian war machine, Burnham made clear in a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

US President Donald Trump has called for a new president for Ukraine. Volodymyr Zelensky had many opportunities to end the war in Ukraine and decided against it, Trump claimed in Washington.

According to a media report, US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner could travel to Moscow in the next two weeks. Witkoff and Kushner are leading US negotiations for a Ukraine peace agreement.

A Kremlin adviser describes the recent phone call between Russian leader Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump as “very substantive and friendly.” During the conversation, the two presidents agreed on Russian diesel deliveries, with which Trump hopes to reduce prices at the pumps.

Russian forces have attacked the Ukrainian capital Kiev with drones and ballistic missiles. According to Mayor Vitali Klitschko, a restaurant was hit, among other things. Six people were injured.

Officials in the Russian-controlled eastern Ukrainian region of Luhansk report four deaths after a Ukrainian drone attack.

Four Ukrainian citizens were arrested in Vienna this week on suspicion of espionage. The Austrian Interior Ministry confirmed this on Friday.