Trump says both Russia and Ukraine violated energy truce
The US president said he believes both sides broke the ceasefire on strikes against energy infrastructure.
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US President Donald Trump said he believes both Russia and Ukraine have violated the energy truce he helped broker, suggesting neither side has fully honored the agreement meant to halt strikes on energy infrastructure.
The truce had been presented as an effort to reduce the toll of the war on civilian energy supply, with both sides expected to refrain from targeting power plants, grids, and related facilities. Trump's comments indicate that violations have occurred on both sides of the conflict, rather than attributing blame solely to one party.
The president did not provide extensive detail on specific incidents that led him to that conclusion, but his remarks suggest continued skepticism about the durability of ceasefire arrangements tied to the broader conflict. Energy infrastructure has remained a frequent target throughout the war, with both Kyiv and Moscow accusing each other of strikes on power-related sites.
It is unclear what, if any, consequences Trump's assessment might carry for ongoing diplomatic efforts, as the energy truce has been one of several narrower arrangements attempted amid the broader, unresolved conflict.
Sources
- Trump comments on Russia's violation of energy truce — Ukrinform (Ukraine)
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