Zelensky agrees to suspend attacks on refineries if Russia does the same
Graduated in journalism from Paulista University. Worked in media outlets such as Folha de S.Paulo and Rede Brasil de Televisão. She is an Oeste reporter in São Paulo.
TL;DR
- Ukraine is willing to halt attacks on Russian oil refineries if Russia ceases bombing Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
- The proposal involves a reciprocal truce with concrete guarantees for both sides.
- Russia has not shown willingness to suspend bombardments on Ukrainian energy facilities.
- US President Donald Trump pressured Zelensky to unilaterally stop attacks on Russian oil refineries.
- Trump suggested Ukraine find a leader willing to negotiate with Moscow.
- Trump announced an understanding with Putin to increase Russian diesel supply to lower international fuel prices.
- Zelensky criticized the Russian fuel deal, fearing it could favor Moscow and encourage continued attacks.
- Ukraine's energy infrastructure has faced attacks since the Russian invasion, impacting electricity and heating supply.
- Ukraine has been attacking Russian oil facilities, creating tension in discussions about reducing attacks.
- Ukraine will continue discussions with European allies for air defense resources, including drone interception munitions.
- Ukraine's Foreign Minister will attend a meeting on new sanctions against Russia and Ukraine's EU accession process.