In a surprise move, Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to a limited ceasefire following mediation by former U.S. President Donald Trump. The deal focuses on protecting energy infrastructure—but with conflicting interpretations from all sides, uncertainty looms. 💥
What We Know So Far
• Trump held back-to-back calls with Zelenskyy (Wednesday) and Putin (Tuesday), proposing a pause in attacks on energy grids and nuclear facilities. • A White House statement described it as a “partial ceasefire against energy,” with technical teams from the U.S. and Ukraine set to meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss expanding protections to the Black Sea. • Zelenskyy tweeted that ending strikes on civilian infrastructure could be a “first step” toward peace. But U.S. officials notably didn’t confirm this broader scope.
The Big Questions 🤔
Trump floated the idea of U.S. ownership of Ukraine’s nuclear plants as “protection,” while promising to help source European air defense systems like Patriots. But with no clear timeline or enforcement plan—and Russia staying silent on details—analysts warn this could be a fragile “pause” rather than peace.
One thing’s clear: With midterm elections approaching in the U.S., Trump’s unexpected diplomatic comeback is already making waves. 🌊 Will this hold? Stay tuned.
