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Zelenskyy questions Trump's claim of Ukraine-Russia energy strike deal
US President Donald Trump said Ukraine and Russia had agreed to stop striking each other's energy infrastructure, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy voiced skepticism, saying Kyiv would only halt its strikes if Russia did the same and that he did not trust Moscow to comply. Both sides continued long-range attacks on energy facilities overnight.
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Trump announces deal, Zelenskyy pushes back
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that Ukraine and Russia had agreed to stop hitting each other's energy targets, a claim that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy immediately questioned.
Speaking on the social media platform Truth Social, Trump said the two sides had reached an understanding not to target each other's energy infrastructure. He provided no details on when the reported agreement was reached, how long it would last, or how compliance would be monitored, and the White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment on what exactly had been agreed.
Zelenskyy, in a statement issued online, said he had recommended seeking such an accord as winter approaches—if Russia's cooperation could be ensured after years of it targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure. But he cautioned that Kyiv "is not convinced that Russia is willing to abide by an agreement," and said he would only promise to halt Ukraine's energy strikes if Russia did the same, adding that he did not trust the Kremlin to do so.
Russia had not issued a statement on the reported agreement at the time of writing.
Continued attacks overnight
Despite the reported understanding, both Russia and Ukraine launched new energy attacks overnight into Tuesday, according to reports. Russian forces fired roughly 200 drones at Ukraine, hitting energy and port facilities. In Kyiv, one person was killed and seven others injured in attacks on two gas stations, warehouses and other sites, while in the south and west of the country, Russian strikes damaged homes as well as port and transportation infrastructure.
Ukraine has been using long-range drone strikes to target Russian refineries and petroleum supply infrastructure, and has launched high-profile strikes on Russian retailer Wildberries, accusing it of providing logistical support to the military. Kyiv has also increased the number and range of its own strikes, including one that hit a gas facility in the Russian Arctic nearly 2,000 miles from Ukraine.
Trump, a day earlier, had chastised Kyiv for hitting Russian oil refineries, saying such strikes were driving up diesel prices. On Monday, he linked high fuel costs to the continued attacks on Russian energy infrastructure.
Context and concerns
The reported deal comes as US Patriot missile supplies have been depleted in the Middle East, leaving Ukraine poorly placed to defend against Russian ballistic missiles. Last winter, Trump announced a brief halt to strikes on Kyiv which only held for a few days.
In a separate Truth Social post on Monday, Trump said Iran's response "will be quick" if it does not make a deal "quickly and badly," though it was not clear what prompted the comment or how it related to the Ukraine situation.
Oil prices have soared since the start of the conflict in late February, when the US and Israel carried out strikes on Iran, according to reports.
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Framing: Trump's claim of a diplomatic breakthrough on halting energy attacks by both Russia and Ukraine
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Trump claimed on Monday that Ukraine and Russia had agreed to stop hitting each other's energy targets.
Ukraine's presidency declined to comment, but Zelenskyy issued a guarded statement online.
Zelenskyy said he had recommended seeking such an accord as winter approaches, if Russia's cooperation could be ensured.
Zelenskyy cautioned that Kyiv 'is not convinced that Russia is willing to abide by an agreement.'
Ukraine has been using long-range drone strikes to target Russian refineries and petroleum supply infrastructure.
Ukraine has launched high-profile strikes on Russian retailer Wildberries, accusing it of providing logistical support to the military.
US Patriot missile supplies have been depleted in the Middle East, leaving Ukraine poorly placed to defend against Russian ballistic missiles.
Last winter, Trump announced a brief halt to strikes on Kyiv which only held for a few days.
Framing: Trump claims Russia and Ukraine agreed to stop targeting energy sites; Zelenskyy sets conditions — Measured and reportorial, presenting both leaders' statements without overt judgment.
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US President Donald Trump on Monday claimed that Ukraine and Russia have agreed to stop targeting each other's energy infrastructure.
Trump posted on Truth Social declaring a reciprocal halt on strikes had been reached.
Trump linked soaring diesel prices mostly to the conflict in Ukraine rather than the West Asia crisis.
Trump wrote: 'Ukraine has agreed not to hit Russian Energy targets. Russia has agreed to do, likewise! The World’s Diesel price rise is mostly caused by the Russia/Ukraine War, not Iran.'
Trump requested Zelenskyy on Sunday to halt strikes targeting Russian oil refineries and diesel infrastructure.
Zelenskyy announced that Kyiv had asked international allies to secure a binding commitment from Moscow to protect vital civilian supply chains.
Zelenskyy wrote: 'Ukraine has proposed that its partners secure an agreement with Russia that would stop the destruction of critical infrastructure. Food, energy, and other basics that sustain life must be protected, and Russian strikes are directed primarily against them. Every day, Ukrainian energy facilities, port infrastructure, logistics, and even warehouses storing food and pharmaceuticals are targeted. Ukraine is not convinced that Russia is willing to abide by any agreement.'
Zelenskyy stated that Kyiv will only pause strikes if allies can guarantee that Moscow refrains from attacking Ukrainian facilities over the long term.
Zelenskyy said: 'If our partners are ready to ensure that Russia genuinely refrains from striking our electricity system, other energy facilities, critical infrastructure, and food supply routes, then, of course, we are ready to ensure a corresponding halt to our strikes. So that it is reliable, long-term, has a real impact on people’s lives, and does not fall apart after the Russians hold their “elections” and get an easing of pressure on gasoline and diesel precisely for that period.'
Zelenskyy added: 'The war must be brought to an end. And a de-escalatory step regarding critical infrastructure could be the first step toward peace. We expect specifics from our partners.'
Framing: The headline emphasizes Trump's statement about the agreement, focusing on the claimed deal itself.
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President Donald Trump said Monday that Ukraine and Russia have agreed to stop attacking each other's energy infrastructure.
Trump wrote in a Truth Social post.
He also said, 'The World's Diesel price rise is mostly caused by the Russia/Ukraine War, not Iran.'
Neither Ukraine nor Russia immediately confirmed Trump's claim
The announcement came a day after Trump urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to 'stop knocking out diesel fuel in Russia.'
'Let him go after targets but not diesel fuel because he's causing a shortage of diesel,' Trump had said during his visit to Ireland.
Moscow welcomed Trump's comment.
Ukraine has insisted that energy sites are legitimate military targets as it continues resisting Russian forces that invaded the country more than four years ago.
Zelenskyy on Thursday said that Ukraine had struck two Russian oil refineries.
He also said that Moscow uses its oil revenues 'to finance the war and the killing of Ukrainians.'
The average S. price of diesel, an important energy source for industrial and other heavy-duty machinery, hit $6 per gallon for the first time Friday.
The sharp price hikes have coincided with an escalation in the Iran war, including a recent drone attack on Saudi Arabia's critical East-West oil pipeline.
Framing: Trump announces agreement on halting energy strikes
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Trump said on Monday that both Kyiv and Moscow had agreed to pause strikes on energy targets.
Trump wrote in a post on his Truth Social account.
Trump added: 'The World’s Diesel price rise is mostly caused by the Russia/Ukraine War, not Iran.'
Zelenskyy suggested that no deal has been officially confirmed but that Ukraine had 'proposed that its partners secure an agreement with Russia that would stop the destruction of critical infrastructure.'
Oil prices have soared since the start of the conflict in late February, when the US and Israel carried out strikes on Iran.
Iranian forces effectively shut down the Strait of Hormuz - one of the world's most crucial oil and gas transit chokepoints - in response to the attacks.
The Strait usually carries around a quarter of the world’s seaborne oil trade.
Trump called on Kyiv to halt its attacks on Russian diesel infrastructure during a trip to Ireland over the weekend.
Trump said: 'Zelenskyy has to do one thing. He has to stop knocking out diesel fuel in Russia.'
Ukraine has ramped up its attacks on Russian energy facilities in recent months as part of Zelenskyy's 'long-range sanctions.'
Russia has launched repeated attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure since it launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022.
The spike in oil prices has brought rising fuel costs to Americans ahead of November's key midterm elections.
California Governor Gavin Newsom wrote on X: 'Everyone knew Trump’s Iran war would disrupt the Strait of Hormuz and skyrocket costs.'
Framing: Headline emphasizes Trump's claim of a Russia-Ukraine agreement on energy targets and Zelenskyy's skepticism.
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US President Donald Trump has announced that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to stop striking each other's energy infrastructure.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine was not convinced Moscow would honour such an agreement.
Trump wrote on Truth Social: "Ukraine has agreed not to hit Russian Energy targets. Russia has agreed to do, likewise!"
Trump urged Zelenskyy to stop targeting Russian diesel-producing facilities, arguing that the strikes were contributing to fuel shortages.
Ukraine has carried out a series of long-range drone attacks on Russian oil refineries and other energy facilities.
Zelenskyy wrote on X: "Ukraine is not certain that Russia is willing to stick to any agreement."
Zelenskyy said Kyiv would be prepared to reciprocate if international partners could ensure that Russia genuinely stopped attacking Ukraine's electricity network, energy facilities, critical infrastructure and routes used to transport food.
Zelenskyy stressed that any arrangement would need to be "reliable, long-term, and actually have a real impact on people's lives".
A wave of Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian refineries has reduced fuel production, contributing to shortages in several regions.
The disruption has become particularly sensitive ahead of Russia's parliamentary elections scheduled for September 18-20.
Russia had not issued a statement on the reported agreement at the time of writing.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said such a call "can only be welcomed", while pointing to instability in the Persian Gulf as a major factor behind the recent turmoil in global energy markets.
Peskov stopped short of confirming that Russia had agreed to halt its own attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities.
Trump previously helped secure a three-day ceasefire in May to coincide with Russia's Victory Day celebrations.
During that period, Moscow launched attacks on Ukraine involving 40 drones and a ballistic missile.
Zelenskyy has made clear that Ukraine does not want to suspend its strikes without credible guarantees that Russia will do the same.
Framing: Highlights Ukraine's conditional offer to halt strikes, emphasizing the offer itself rather than Russia's response or the broader negotiations. — Neutral and factual, with a cautious note on past failed ceasefire attempts.
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Ukraine on Monday said it is ready to stop striking targets inside Russia if its allies can secure a genuine Russian commitment not to attack Ukraine's critical infrastructure.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's remarks came after US President Donald Trump said in a social media post that Russia and Ukraine had agreed "not to hit" each other's energy infrastructure, though he gave no further details.
Russia did not immediately comment on Trump's claim.
Previous attempts to broker even a partial ceasefire have repeatedly fallen apart within hours, with both sides accusing each other of violations.
Trump's post came a day after he called on Zelenskyy to stop targeting Russian oil refineries and other infrastructure used to produce and distribute diesel, saying the attacks were causing a global shortage.
Diesel prices have surged in the US, and high fuel costs linked to the Iran war have become a major issue for Trump's party ahead of congressional elections.
Trump also said the rise in global diesel prices "is mostly caused by the Russian/Ukraine war" and not Iran.
But restricted shipments caused by the slowdown of oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz and damaged refining systems in Russia are causing strains in the energy market.
In his post, Zelenskyy said Ukraine had proposed that its partners help secure an agreement with Russia for a ceasefire, adding that it was not the first time Kyiv had floated the idea.
"Every day, Ukrainian energy facilities, port infrastructure, logistics, even food and pharmaceutical warehouses become targets," he said.
"The war must be ended. And a de-escalation step regarding critical infrastructure could be a first step toward peace."
Zelenskyy said he "expects concrete proposals from our partners".
After Trump called on Zelenskyy on Sunday to stop the strikes, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said any call on Kyiv to stop strikes on civilian economic infrastructure "can only be welcomed".
The latest exchanges underline Ukraine's offer to pause strikes on Russian territory if there is a real Russian commitment to stop attacks on critical infrastructure, even as efforts at a limited ceasefire remain uncertain.
Framing: Highlights Trump's announcement of a Ukraine-Russia deal on energy strikes and his call for Iran to make a deal quickly
Facts Included:
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that Ukraine has agreed to halt strikes on Russia's oil refineries
Trump also said the Russians have agreed to stop targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure
Trump said in a post on Truth Social: 'Ukraine has agreed not to hit Russian Energy targets. Russia has agreed to do, likewise! The World’s Diesel price rise is mostly caused by the Russia/Ukraine War, not Iran'
Trump's remarks come a day after he slammed Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy for targeting oil refineries in Russia
Trump had said Zelenskyy could strike other targets, but should 'stop knocking out diesel fuel' refineries
Trump's claims came as oil prices have kept rising, raising inflation just weeks before the midterm elections in the US
Trump has justified his actions and reiterated that he would never allow Iran to go nuclear
In a separate Truth Social post on Monday, he said Iran's will be quick if it does not make a deal 'quickly and badly'
Framing: Tit-for-tat aerial strikes continue despite Trump's claim of a truce.
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Zelensky said that Ukraine struck the Syzran oil refinery in southern Russia and a drone production facility.
Ukraine’s energy ministry said partial power cuts were in place in five regions due to various Russian attacks.
Ukraine has long suggested it would be prepared to halt its drone and missile strikes that have targeted Russian oil facilities if Russia would halt its own aerial bombing campaign that caused blackouts and cuts to heating in cities across Ukraine last winter.
With Russian forces unable to achieve more than minuscule advances on the front lines, Moscow has resorted to striking civilian targets in Ukraine with drones and missiles, including trains and gas stations.
Western diplomats worry that Russia is seeking to provoke a major power-and-heating crisis in Ukraine this winter, as the war slips toward a sixth year.
Trump, under pressure from rising fuel prices at home, has said that the U.S. told Zelensky Ukraine needs to stop hitting diesel fuel in Russia.
“Mr. Zelensky has to do one thing,” Trump said on Sunday. “He has to stop knocking out diesel fuel in Russia, let him go after targets but not diesel fuel, because he’s causing a shortage of diesel fuel.”
On Monday, in a social-media post, Trump said that both sides had agreed to stop striking energy targets.
Hours later, Zelensky gave a more muted appraisal, saying that his country had asked its partners to try to secure an agreement with Russia to stop destroying critical infrastructure, and that Ukraine would halt its own strikes if this was secured.
“Food, energy, and other basics that sustain life must be protected, and Russian strikes are directed primarily against them. Every day, Ukrainian energy facilities, port infrastructure, logistics, and even warehouses storing food and pharmaceuticals are targeted,” Zelensky said.
“Ukraine is not convinced that Russia is willing to abide by any agreement.”
Zelensky said he wanted a long-term, reliable halt to strikes, rather than a short-lived one that could help Putin briefly reduce gasoline and diesel prices ahead of Russian parliamentary elections this month.
“The war must be brought to an end. And a de-escalatory step regarding critical infrastructure could be the first step toward peace,” Zelensky said. “We expect specifics from our partners.”
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov called Trump’s energy ceasefire “a good initiative” in comments quoted by Russia’s state news agency TASS on Tuesday.
Kyiv has increased the number and range of its own strikes, including one that hit a gas facility in the Russian Arctic nearly 2,000 miles from Ukraine.
Russia and Ukraine agreed to a brief pause to strikes on each other’s capitals while two U.S. envoys visited Moscow then Kyiv earlier this month for talks, which were inconclusive.
The Kremlin on Monday welcomed US President Donald Trump's call on Ukraine to halt strikes on Russia's fuel-producing facilities.
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said: 'Any call on Kyiv to stop attacks on civilian economic infrastructure can only be welcomed.'
On Monday, Trump said in a post on Truth Social that Ukraine had agreed not to strike Russian energy targets and 'Russia has agreed to do likewise!'
The announcement offered no details about the facilities covered or whether either country had attached conditions.
Trump also blamed the Russia-Ukraine war for most of the rise in global diesel prices, rather than Iran.
Trump said: 'The World's Diesel price rise is mostly caused by the Russia/Ukraine War, not Iran.'
In his Truth Social post, Trump gave no figures or timeframe for the price increase and offered no supporting data for his assessment.
The social media post did not announce a broader ceasefire or indicate that fighting beyond attacks on energy targets would stop.
Trump did not identify who negotiated the arrangement or describe any preceding talks.
Energy infrastructure has been heavily damaged during Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which began in February 2022.
A United Nations Development Programme assessment documented extensive damage to Ukraine's electricity networks and generating facilities.
UN human rights monitors have documented disruptions to heating, water supplies, healthcare and schooling following attacks on Ukraine's energy system.
They have also reported Ukrainian attacks on electricity and heating infrastructure in Russia's Belgorod region.
Framing: Trump's announcement of Russia and Ukraine agreeing not to hit energy targets
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US President Donald Trump said Monday that Ukraine and Russia had agreed not to target each other's energy facilities
Trump said in a post on his Truth Social network: 'Ukraine has agreed not to hit Russian Energy targets. Russia has agreed to do, likewise!'
Trump said the recent rise in diesel prices was being driven mainly by the Russia-Ukraine war rather than the conflict involving Iran
Trump wrote: 'The World's Diesel price rise is mostly caused by the Russia/Ukraine War, not Iran'
His latest comments came a day after he said Ukraine was 'hurting the world' by attacking Russian diesel facilities
Oil and fuel prices have also been under pressure as the wider Middle East conflict raises concerns over global energy supplies
Trump did not provide details on when Russia and Ukraine reached the reported understanding, how long it would last or how compliance would be monitored
It was not immediately clear whether the reported agreement covers all energy infrastructure or only certain facilities
The comments come as higher energy costs add to inflationary pressure in the United States just weeks before the midterm elections
The record diesel price adds to pressure on households and businesses
Framing: Emphasizes the contradiction between Trump's ceasefire claim and the continued energy attacks by both Russia and Ukraine. — Measured but critical, highlighting discrepancies between Trump's statements and reported events.
Facts Included:
President Donald Trump said Russia and Ukraine had agreed to stop striking each other's energy infrastructure.
Overnight into Tuesday, both sides launched new energy attacks.
Russia fired 200 drones at Ukraine, hitting energy and port facilities.
In Kyiv, one person was killed and seven others injured in attacks on two gas stations, warehouses and other sites.
In the south and west, Russian strikes damaged homes, as well as port and transportation infrastructure.
Kyiv's military said it struck the Syzran oil refinery in Russia's Samara region.
Ukrainian officials reported strikes on a drone production facility in Taganrog and a drone preparation and launch site in the Oryol region.
Trump announced Monday that the two sides had agreed to halt this deadly aerial exchange, which Trump said was the primary driver of a global fuel shortage that has seen diesel prices in the United States hit record highs.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy questioned Trump's assertion that a deal had been reached, saying he would only promise to halt energy strikes if Russia did the same, and that he did not trust the Kremlin to do so.
The Kremlin welcomed the idea Tuesday but described it as a proposal still being discussed with Washington.
Spokesman Dmitry Peskov called Trump's proposal 'a very good idea, a good initiative.'
The White House did not immediately respond to request for comment on what exactly had been agreed, and on the apparent disconnect between Trump's statement and subsequent events.
In May, Trump secured a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine during which time Putin held a 'victory day parade.'
Earlier this month, both sides agreed to a three-day pause in strikes while Trump's envoys, Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner, held talks in Moscow and Kyiv.
On Monday, Trump blamed rising diesel prices on the Russia-Ukraine war, including Kyiv's attempts to repel Russia's assault, rather than the assault he launched against Iran.
That's despite prices skyrocketing following the American-Israeli bombing campaign on the Islamic Republic, a conflict that shows little sign of ending now into its seventh month.
That came less than a day after NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Russian attacks close to the military alliance's territory would prompt greater support for Ukraine.
Denmark summoned Russia's ambassador after a Russian warship fired flares toward a Danish military helicopter in the Baltic Sea on Monday, according to Danish authorities.
Framing: Trump announces an agreement between Ukraine and Russia not to hit energy targets
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Trump says Ukraine, Russia agree not to hit energy targets
Trump lashed out at Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a trip to Ireland on Sunday
Trump said Zelenskyy had to do 'one thing' and 'stop knocking out diesel fuel' refineries in Russia due to growing shortages
Trump said he had spoken to Ukraine's leader about the country's stepped-up attacks on such sites over recent months
Ukraine has hit numerous Russian oil refineries far from its border with Russia
Moscow has also intensified its long-range attacks in recent months, leading to a jump in civilian deaths
Kyiv has been firing record numbers of drones at Russia, while Moscow has been launching all-time high missile attacks
Trump said last week he had a 'great conversation' with Russian President Vladimir Putin
Putin 'is wanting to make a deal, and if Zelenskyy is wanting to make a deal, that'd be very nice,' Trump told reporters on Wednesday
Zelensky said last week that he would be willing to meet Putin at the G20 summit at Trump's own Doral resort in Miami in December, but the Kremlin immediately ruled it out
Framing: Headline frames Trump's claim of a Russia-Ukraine energy truce as a big claim while noting Zelenskyy sets terms.
Facts Included:
Trump said Russia and Ukraine have agreed to cease targeting each other's energy infrastructure, claiming the move will help relieve strain on world diesel supplies.
Neither Kiev nor Moscow have stated that such an agreement has been struck.
Trump said in a post on Truth Social that Ukraine had promised to stop targeting Russian energy facilities, and Russia had made a similar commitment.
Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine was willing to support an agreement to prevent assaults on essential infrastructure, but made it plain that any understanding must be reliable and survive beyond a brief pause.
Zelenskyy described a halt in attacks on critical infrastructure as a possible first step towards ending the wider war.
Trump sought to link the global rise in diesel prices to the Russia-Ukraine war rather than the conflict involving Iran.
US diesel prices have risen above $6 per gallon, setting a new record amid broader disruptions to global fuel supplies.
According to the International Energy Agency, delays to Russian refining and fewer Gulf exports have increased pressure on the diesel market.
There was no immediate confirmation from either Russia or Ukraine of the understanding announced by Trump.
Trump had previously told reporters in Ireland's Doonbeg that Zelenskyy should stop targeting Russian diesel refineries.
Ukraine has carried out attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, while Moscow has retaliated with strikes of its own.
The Kremlin has applauded Trump's earlier request for Ukraine to stop attacking Russian diesel plants.
Trump warned that Iran's situation would deteriorate quickly if it did not reach a 'quickly and badly' agreement.
Trump said countries that had not assisted the US in the Iran war 'should and will reimburse' America.
Framing: The headline emphasizes Trump's announcement of an agreement between Ukraine and Russia on energy targets.
Framing: Emphasizes Ukraine's demand for specifics, framing it as a request for clarity rather than a denial.
Facts Included:
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that Ukraine is ready to halt strikes on Russia if its partners ensure that Moscow will refrain from hitting Ukrainian energy facilities, infrastructure and food supply routes.
Zelenskiy's comments appeared to amount to a denial that Ukraine had formally endorsed President Donald Trump's statement that Ukraine and Russia had agreed not to hit each other's energy targets.
Zelenskiy said Ukraine was not convinced that Russia was willing to abide by any agreement.
Zelenskiy wrote, "Ukraine is not certain that Russia is willing to stick to any agreement."
Zelenskiy wrote, "The war must be brought to an end. And a de-escalatory step regarding critical infrastructure could be the first step toward peace. We expect specifics from our partners."
Ukraine was willing to sign on to an agreement to refrain from strikes on infrastructure, but any such accord had to be "reliable, long-term, and actually have a real impact on people's lives".
Trump said the two sides had agreed not to hit each other's energy targets.
Trump wrote, "Ukraine has agreed not to hit Russian Energy targets. Russia has agreed to do, likewise!"
Framing: Trump claims Russia, Ukraine agree to stop hitting each other's energy targets — neutral reporting of a claim
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US President Donald Trump on Monday said Ukraine and Russia had agreed to stop attacking each other's energy targets
Trump made the claim in a post on Truth Social, a day after he urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to halt strikes on Russian energy facilities
Trump quoted: 'Ukraine has agreed not to hit Russian Energy targets. Russia has agreed to do, likewise! The World’s Diesel price rise is mostly caused by the Russia/Ukraine War, not Iran.'
Trump earlier said he asked Zelenskyy to stop the strikes, arguing that attacks on Russia's diesel production were contributing to a fuel shortage
Speaking to reporters at his Doonbeg golf club in Ireland, Trump was asked whether he had spoken to Zelenskyy after his recent conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin
Trump said: 'Mr. Zelensky has to do one thing. He has to stop knocking out diesel fuel in Russia,' adding that Ukrainian forces had 'plenty of other targets' they could strike
Trump said destroying Russian diesel production capacity was 'hurting the world', according to Bloomberg
Diesel prices hit a record average of more than $6 a gallon on Friday, with Ukraine's strikes on Russia's energy sector and disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz tightening global supplies
Framing: Highlights the claimed agreement between Ukraine and Russia on halting energy strikes while noting Zelenskyy's skepticism. — Skeptical and measured
Facts Included:
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy poured cold water on Trump's claim that Ukraine and Russia agreed to halt strikes on each other's energy infrastructure.
Trump over the weekend blamed Kyiv’s strikes on Moscow’s refineries — not the Israel war on Iran — for high diesel prices, then on Monday said Ukraine and Russia had agreed to halt attacks on energy targets.
Zelenskyy said in a post on X: 'Ukraine is not confident that Russia has any intention of adhering to any agreement.'
Zelenskyy wrote that if partners can 'ensure Russia's genuine desire to refrain from striking our electricity, our other energy facilities, critical infrastructure, or the movement of food supplies, then we, of course, are ready to reciprocate with a corresponding absence of our own strikes.'
Zelenskyy claimed that if there is a ceasefire, it must be long-term to be reliable, rather than a short-term deal allowing Russia to hold parliamentary elections on Sept. 18-20.
Zelenskyy said it must not be a tool to 'secure a temporary easing of tensions over gasoline and diesel.'
Zelenskyy added: 'We await specifics from our partners.'
The Kremlin has not issued any comments on Trump’s announcement yet.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov praised Trump’s call for Kyiv to stop attacks on 'peaceful economic infrastructure,' but refused to say whether Russia will stop bombing Ukraine’s infrastructure if Kyiv agrees.
Trump previously secured a three-day ceasefire in May, allowing Russia to hold Victory Day celebrations.
On the same days, Moscow attacked Ukraine with 40 drones and a ballistic missile.
Russia has been barraging Ukraine’s ports, energy grid, fuel stations, and logistics with dozens of jet-powered drones and missiles for several years.
The attacks, as well as Ukrainian counterstrikes on Russian infrastructure, have escalated in recent weeks.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed skepticism about Trump's claim of an agreement
Trump blamed Ukraine's strikes on Moscow's refineries for high diesel prices over the weekend, then said on Monday that Ukraine and Russia had agreed to halt attacks on energy targets
Russia has been barraging Ukraine's ports, energy grid, fuel stations, and logistics with jet-powered drones and missiles for several years
Attacks and Ukrainian counterstrikes have escalated in recent weeks
Zelenskyy wrote in a post on X that Ukraine is not confident Russia intends to adhere to any agreement
Zelenskyy indicated Ukraine would stop attacks only on a reciprocal basis
Zelenskyy said if partners can ensure Russia's genuine desire to refrain from striking Ukraine's electricity and other infrastructure, Ukraine is ready to reciprocate
Zelenskyy claims a ceasefire must be long-term, not a short-term deal allowing Russia to hold parliamentary elections on Sept. 18-20
Zelenskyy said a deal must not be a tool to 'secure a temporary easing of tensions over gasoline and diesel'
Zelenskyy said 'We await specifics from our partners'
The Kremlin has not issued comments on Trump's announcement yet
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov praised Trump's call for Kyiv to stop attacks on 'peaceful economic infrastructure' but refused to say whether Russia will stop bombing Ukraine's infrastructure if Kyiv agrees
Trump previously secured a three-day ceasefire in May, allowing Russia to hold Victory Day celebrations
On the same days as the May ceasefire, Moscow attacked Ukraine with 40 drones and a ballistic missile
Framing: Headline emphasizes Zelenskyy's demand for specifics from partners regarding halting strikes on Russia, in response to Trump's post. — Measured and straightforward, reporting statements without editorializing.
Facts Included:
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine is ready to halt strikes on Russia if its partners ensure Moscow will refrain from hitting Ukrainian energy facilities, infrastructure and food supply routes.
Zelenskyy's comments were posted on Telegram on Monday (September 14).
Zelenskyy said Ukraine was not convinced that Russia was willing to abide by any agreement.
Quoted Zelenskyy: "Ukraine is not certain that Russia is willing to stick to any agreement."
Zelenskyy said: "The war must be brought to an end. And a de-escalatory step regarding critical infrastructure could be the first step toward peace."
Zelenskyy said Ukraine was willing to sign on to an agreement to refrain from strikes on infrastructure, but any such accord had to be "reliable, long-term, and actually have a real impact on people's lives."
The article references a statement by President Donald Trump on Truth Social.
Quoted Trump: "Ukraine has agreed not to hit Russian Energy targets. Russia has agreed to do, likewise!"
Quoted Trump: "The World's Diesel price rise is mostly caused by the Russia/Ukraine War, not Iran."
The article includes a file photo caption: "Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy talks with Jared Kushner, S. President Donald Trump's envoy, at Mariinsky palace in Kyiv, Ukraine."
ClaimUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy questioned Trump's assertion that a deal had been reached, saying he would only promise to halt energy strikes if Russia did the same, and that he did not trust the Kremlin to do so.
ClaimThe White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment on what exactly had been agreed, and on the apparent disconnect between Trump's statement and subsequent events.
ClaimZelenskyy stated that Kyiv will only pause strikes if allies can guarantee that Moscow refrains from attacking Ukrainian facilities over the long term.
ClaimTrump did not provide details on when Russia and Ukraine reached the reported understanding, how long it would last or how compliance would be monitored.
ClaimThe escalation came as Moscow and Kyiv continued long-range attacks on each other’s critical infrastructure, even as the Kremlin said peace talks involving Russia, Ukraine and the US could resume as early as October.
ClaimA day after Trump chastised Kyiv for hitting Russian oil refineries, he said on Sept 14 that Ukraine and Russia had agreed not to target each other's energy facilities.
ClaimThere are indications from both Russia and Ukraine that they would be willing to continue with US-brokered mediations, which have been largely stagnant throughout Trump's second term.
ClaimIranian forces effectively shut down the Strait of Hormuz - one of the world's most crucial oil and gas transit chokepoints - in response to the attacks, sending energy markets into chaos.
ClaimThe Ukrainian leader claims that if there is a ceasefire, it must be long-term to be reliable, rather than a short-term deal allowing Russia to hold parliamentary elections on Sept. 14.
ClaimKyiv has increased the number and range of its own strikes, including one that hit a gas facility in the Russian Arctic nearly 2,000 miles from Ukraine.
ClaimUkraine on Monday said it is ready to stop striking targets inside Russia if its allies can secure a genuine Russian commitment not to attack Ukraine's critical infrastructure.
ClaimPrevious attempts to broker even a partial ceasefire have repeatedly fallen apart within hours, with both sides accusing each other of violations.
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