US President Donald Trump has claimed an energy ceasefire in a social media post that appeared to surprise Ukraine, while Russia had not commented at the time of the BBC's reporting.
Key facts
- US President Trump made the announcement in a social media post, according to the BBC.
- The claim concerned an energy ceasefire.
- The announcement was an apparent surprise to Ukraine.
- Russia had not commented at the time of the BBC's reporting.
US President Donald Trump has claimed there is an energy ceasefire, delivering the announcement through a social media post, according to the BBC.
The announcement appeared to be a surprise to Ukraine, the BBC reported.
Russia had not commented on the claim at the time of the BBC’s reporting, leaving one of the parties yet to confirm or deny any arrangement.
With the statement emerging from a social media post, the details and status of any energy ceasefire were not yet clear. The BBC examined the claim in a video report.
Why it matters
Any claim of a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine carries significant implications. That the announcement appeared to surprise Ukraine and drew no immediate Russian response leaves open questions about whether any such arrangement has been agreed.
Frequently asked questions
How did Trump make the ceasefire announcement?
According to the BBC, President Trump made the announcement in a social media post.
How did Ukraine and Russia respond?
The announcement was an apparent surprise to Ukraine, and Russia had not commented at the time of the BBC's reporting.