Trump Claims Ukraine and Russia Agreed Not to Attack Energy Facilities
President Donald Trump announced on social media that Ukraine and Russia had agreed to refrain from attacking energy facilities. Neither country confirmed the claim, while market analysts noted a slight slowdown in diesel price futures following the post. Retail diesel prices in the U.S. remain at record levels.
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rzeczpospolita notes that neither Ukraine nor Russia have confirmed the agreement, while nexta includes Bloomberg's analysis of diesel prices and market reactions.
No confirmation from Ukraine or Russia.
Bloomberg's analysis of diesel prices and market reactions.
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Bloomberg: President Donald Trump stated that Ukraine and Russia agreed not to strike energy infrastructure. According to him, strikes on refineries drove up diesel prices; after his post, futures slowed down but remain around +2%, while retail prices in the US are at record levels. Zelenskyy wrote that Kyiv is ready to suspend strikes if partners [...] Trump stated that Ukraine and Russia agreed not to attack energy facilities first appeared on NEXTA.
President of the USA Donald Trump announced on social media that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to refrain from attacking their energy facilities. He did not provide details regarding this agreement or explain when it would come into effect. So far, neither Ukraine nor Russia have confirmed this information.