Zelensky Outlines Conditions for Halting Strikes on Russian Energy Facilities; Trump Claims Secret Deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine would halt strikes on Russian energy facilities under specific conditions, according to Ukrinform. The report emphasized that these conditions were not disclosed to the public. The article noted that Zelensky’s remarks were part of a broader discussion on the war’s trajectory and the strategic implications of targeting energy infrastructure. Separately, Kyiv-independent reported that Trump claimed Ukraine and Russia had reached a secret agreement to stop strikes on energy targets, with Kyiv unaware of the deal. The claim was made during a public appearance by Trump, who has previously made controversial statements about the war. The article also mentioned that a Russian general, involved in the ongoing offensive in the Donetsk region, was reportedly killed in a Ukrainian strike near the Polish border. NATO’s Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte commented on the drone strikes near the Polish border, describing them as a sign of Putin’s 'desperation.'