Trump suggests Russia and Ukraine did not agree to his 'energy ceasefire' before he announced it: news

Trump Signals Russia and Ukraine Did Not Pre-Approve Energy Ceasefire Before Announcement

Donald Trump acknowledged that neither Russia nor Ukraine officially negotiated or agreed to his declared “energy ceasefire” before he made the public announcement. Speaking to reporters outside the White House, Trump addressed questions regarding why officials in both Kyiv and Moscow appeared blindsided by the sudden decree. When challenged on the lack of formal diplomatic sign-off, Trump asserted that the two nations accepted the truce simply because he told them to, confirming that no formal bilateral deal was established in advance.

Core Details of the Ceasefire Declaration

• Unilateral Proclamation: Trump posted on social media declaring an immediate halt to attacks targeting energy infrastructure in the Russia-Ukraine war, claiming both sides had agreed and warning them not to violate the terms.

  The Guardian

• “Because I Said So”: Questioned directly about whether Kyiv and Moscow had agreed prior to his post, Trump stated, “They agreed because I said they agreed, and that thing has to get settled,” underscoring that no prior negotiated framework existed.

  Kyiv Post

• Reactions from Kyiv and Moscow: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the announcement was “news to me,” expressing conditional support only if Moscow complied, while Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure continued and the Kremlin issued no formal endorsement.

  The Guardian

For broadcast coverage and field analysis of the announcement, watch this Sky News report on Trump’s energy ceasefire announcement, which details how the unilateral statement unfolded and the immediate reactions from officials.