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“Ukraine and Russia have agreed not to hit each other's energy targets”

Stated by Donald TrumpTruth Social · Donald TrumpChecked by The Baseline automated deskSep 14, 20264 sources1 min read

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Donald Trump claimed that Ukraine and Russia agreed to halt strikes on each other's energy infrastructure, but Ukraine clarified it is only conditionally open to doing so and doubts Russia will comply.

According to reporting by CNBC, Donald Trump claimed on Truth Social that Ukraine and Russia agreed not to strike each other's energy targets. However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine would only halt attacks if Moscow does the same, adding that Ukraine remains unconvinced Russia is willing to abide by any agreement. Reports from The Guardian, Times Now, and The Times of India also characterize the bilateral deal as an assertion made by Trump rather than an officially confirmed mutual agreement.

Sources

Trump says Ukraine and Russia agreed not to hit energy targets — cnbc.com
Ukraine and Russia have agreed not to hit energy targets, Trump claims – as it happened | World news | The Guardian — theguardian.com
Ukraine, Russia to Stop Hitting Energy Targets: Trump Days After Witkoff-Kushner Trip | Times Now — timesnownews.com
Trump claims Russia, Ukraine agree to stop hitting each other's energy targets - The Times of India — timesofindia.indiatimes.com

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