- Trump stated that Ukraine and Russia had agreed not to hit each other's energy targets.
- Zelensky's comments, posted on Telegram, appeared to amount to a denial that Ukraine had formally endorsed Trump's statement.
- Zelensky said Ukraine is ready to halt strikes on Russia if partners ensure Moscow refrains from hitting Ukrainian energy facilities, infrastructure, and food supply routes.
- Zelensky wrote that Ukraine is not certain Russia is willing to stick to any agreement and expects specifics from partners.
- Ukraine was willing to sign on to an agreement to refrain from strikes on infrastructure, but any such accord had to be reliable, long-term, and actually have a real impact on people's lives.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine is willing to cease strikes on Russia, contingent upon assurances from partners that Moscow will not target Ukrainian energy infrastructure. He expressed skepticism about Russia's commitment to any agreement, stating, "Ukraine is not certain that Russia is willing to stick to any agreement."
Zelensky's remarks, shared via Telegram, also seemed to refute Donald Trump's assertion that Ukraine and Russia had reached a mutual understanding to avoid attacking each other's energy targets. Trump claimed, "Ukraine has agreed not to hit Russian Energy targets. Russia has agreed to do, likewise!"
Zelensky clarified that while Ukraine is open to signing an agreement to refrain from strikes on critical infrastructure, it must be "reliable, long-term, and actually have a real impact on people's lives." He stressed the need for specifics from international partners to ensure any potential agreement is effective and trustworthy, highlighting the importance of a de-escalatory step towards peace in the ongoing conflict.
The situation remains tense as Ukraine navigates its military strategy while seeking assurances from its allies regarding Russia's compliance with any agreements made.
“Zelensky wrote on Telegram that Ukraine is not certain Russia will stick to any agreement, calling a de-escalatory step on critical infrastructure the first step toward peace. He stressed any accord must be reliable, long-term, and have a real impact on people's lives.”
The Moscow Times
