Ukraine’s Zelenskyy accuses Russia of violating Trump’s ‘energy ceasefire’ — SkimNews
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- Zelenskyy accused Russia of violating Trump's unilaterally announced "energy ceasefire" at the Warsaw Security Forum, noting Ukraine had offered to halt strikes on Russian oil refineries if Moscow stopped attacks on Ukrainian energy sites.
- Trump's weekend announcement came two days after he temporarily eased US sanctions on Russian diesel, prompting outrage from Kyiv and European allies and confusion because Zelenskyy initially said the deal was "news to him."
- The European Union officially added almost 1,600 new sanctions on Russia's military industrial complex — described by foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas as the single largest expansion since the war began.
- Russia struck Naftogaz gas production facilities in the Kharkiv region overnight, sparking a fire that damaged "critical equipment," according to acting CEO Sergii Fedorenko.
- French President Macron told reporters he had "not noted" any energy ceasefire from Russia in the prior 48 hours; Polish PM Donald Tusk said he would travel to Brussels to push for further sanctions because "Russia is not interested in a ceasefire."
Why it matters: Zelenskyy's accusation, paired with Macron's public skepticism and fresh Russian strikes on Kharkiv gas infrastructure, undercuts what Trump presented as a diplomatic win within 48 hours. The EU's 1,600-sanctions package — its single largest expansion of the war — signals Brussels is preparing to carry the pressure Washington appears to be easing.
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