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Trump announces Russia-Ukraine "energy ceasefire" after criticizing Zelenskyy

Trump's Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire announcement signals potential geopolitical de-escalation amid Zelenskyy critici

What happened: President Trump said Ukraine and Russia agreed to an "energy ceasefire," announced in a Truth Social post. Zelenskyy told Axios the ceasefire "was news for me," and said Russia had struck Ukrainian energy infrastructure, including a power plant in Kharkiv. Key numbers: Trump said the U.S. Why it matters: Six U.S. Senators, four Republicans and two Democrats, called on the administration to "immediately reverse course" on the Russian diesel plan, saying the U.S. should not give Putin a financial lifeline. U.K. and Canadian leaders voiced support for an energy ceasefire. Coverage: 15+ outlets in 24h
Trump's Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire announcement signals potential geopolitical de-escalation amid Zelenskyy critici
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