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Trump says Russia, Ukraine reach ‘energy ceasefire’ but gives no details
Kyiv rejects Trump's call for new president amid drone strikes on Russian data hub.
Context
What happened: Trump said Russia and Ukraine agreed to an "energy ceasefire" effective immediately, but gave no details. Moscow did not immediately comment, and Zelenskyy said Russia kept striking Ukrainian energy sites, including a power plant in Kharkiv, after the post.
Key numbers: Trump referenced the war as 4 1/2 years old.
Why it matters: Zelenskyy welcomed the announcement but said Ukraine is ready to halt strikes on Russian energy infrastructure only if Russia does the same. He asked Trump to press the Kremlin, after Trump said Ukraine should get a new president.
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What changed
Trump said Russia and Ukraine agreed to an "energy ceasefire" effective immediately, but gave no details. Moscow did not immediately comment, and Zelenskyy said Russia kept striking Ukrainian energy sites, including a power plant in Kharkiv, after the post.
Why it matters
Zelenskyy welcomed the announcement but said Ukraine is ready to halt strikes on Russian energy infrastructure only if Russia does the same. He asked Trump to press the Kremlin, after Trump said Ukraine should get a new president.