What happened
A potential energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump, could significantly reduce the intensity of the war and protect thousands of civilians, according to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The agreement aims to halt attacks on energy infrastructure, which could help ease global energy prices that have risen during the conflict.
Carney expressed support for the ceasefire, stating that Canada calls on Russia to uphold the agreement. He had spoken with Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy separately, discussing energy and the ongoing war. Trump announced the energy ceasefire on his social media platform, Truth Social, and Zelenskyy later acknowledged the announcement, but expressed skepticism about Russia's commitment to the agreement.
Zelenskyy reported that Russia had continued to attack Ukraine's energy infrastructure, despite the announced ceasefire. He stated that Ukraine has proposed several de-escalatory steps, but Russia has refused to cooperate. The agreement between Russia and Ukraine to cease attacks on energy infrastructure is intended to reduce global energy prices and promote peace in the region.
