President Donald Trump says Ukraine and Russia have agreed not to strike each other’s energy targets, citing concerns about soaring fuel prices. He makes the claim in posts on Truth Social as diesel prices reach record levels, and says he raised the issue after criticizing Ukraine for hitting Russian oil refineries.
Several outlets report that Trump claims the arrangement is reciprocal: Ukraine would avoid Russian energy targets and Russia would do the same for Ukraine. Deutsche Welle and others add that there is no immediate confirmation from Kyiv or Moscow. DW notes that Ukraine says it expects “specifics” from its partners, while Russia does not provide comment in the reporting. Other coverage likewise emphasizes that the announcement lacks details.
Outlets also place the statement in a broader context of heightened attacks on energy infrastructure in the Russia-Ukraine war and concurrent pressure on global fuel markets. The Guardian adds that Trump is expected to press Zelenskyy on an energy ceasefire during a face-to-face meeting in New York during the UN high-level week. Meanwhile, some reports include Trump’s contention that the diesel price spike is driven mostly by the war rather than Iran, while his overall fuel-cost messaging continues amid political pressure in the run-up to elections.
