Ukraine, Russia Reject Trump's Energy Truce Claim as Strikes Hit Fuel Sites
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Updated · The New York Times · Sep 15
Ukraine, Russia Reject Trump's Energy Truce Claim as Strikes Hit Fuel Sites
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Sep 15
Summary
Ukraine and Russia said Tuesday that no energy cease-fire exists, directly contradicting Donald Trump’s claim a day earlier that both sides had already agreed to halt such strikes.
Kyiv said it would consider the proposal only if Washington could ensure Russia was genuinely ready to stop the war, while the Kremlin called a halt a “very good idea” but tied any market impact to tanker safety and sanctions relief.
Overnight attacks underscored the gap: Russian drones hit gas stations in Kyiv, and Ukraine said it struck an oil refinery in central Russia and a drone factory in Taganrog.
The dispute comes as both sides intensify long-range attacks on energy, logistics and military targets—deepening fuel disruptions in Russia and shortages in parts of Ukraine while frontline fighting remains largely stalled.