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World leaders back Trump energy ceasefire as Moscow remains silent
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Firstpost•12-10-2026, 06:21
World leaders back Trump energy ceasefire as Moscow remains silent
- •Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham backed Donald Trump's call for an energy ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia.
- •The surprise ceasefire announcement caught Kyiv off guard, though Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine supports the truce if Russia does so as well.
- •Despite the declaration, Ukraine reported fresh Russian strikes on power plants in Kyiv and Kharkiv, leaving the truce looking shaky.
- •The ceasefire support follows controversy over a temporary easing of US sanctions on Russian diesel, which sparked outrage among European allies and US lawmakers.
Key Questions Answered
Donald Trump announced an immediate energy ceasefire to stop attacks on power and oil infrastructure, aiming to reduce rising fuel and diesel prices affecting American consumers.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy was initially caught off guard and sought more details, but he stated that Ukraine supports the ceasefire provided that Russia also respects and upholds it.
Ukrainian officials and Western allies argued that easing US sanctions on Russian diesel would embolden Vladimir Putin and directly oppose efforts to bring peace and stability to Europe.
