Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has agreed to a limited ceasefire following a “positive, very substantive and frank” phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump. The development comes a day after Trump’s discussion with Russian President Vladimir Putin, which was followed by a wave of drone and missile strikes on power stations by the Russian Air Force, damaging homes and two hospitals in Eastern Ukraine.
Shortly before the attacks, Putin agreed to an immediate 30-day ceasefire on all Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Nevertheless, Zelensky confirmed Ukraine’s readiness to implement the ceasefire.
The New York Times reports:
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine agreed in a Wednesday phone call with President Trump to accept Russia’s offer for a mutual pause in attacks on energy targets as a step toward a broader cease-fire.
During the call, Mr. Trump also floated the idea of the United States taking control of Ukrainian power plants — an idea that Ukrainian energy experts said was unworkable.
It was not immediately clear how or when a pause in strikes would take hold. As the statements were issued, alarms sounded in Kyiv to warn of Russian drones in the sky.
Even a narrow agreement between Mr. Zelensky and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia would leave a wide chasm between their positions on how the war could end. And Mr. Zelensky has characterized some of the Russian leader’s proposals as stalling tactics as he maneuvers for military advantage and the best possible deal from the American president.
The White House remains focused on a long-term peace agreement, with European leaders expressing cautious optimism, as Russia’s commitment remains in question following Monday night’s attacks.
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Look to Putin to violate any agreement.
Do NOT trust Zelenskyy.
He’s already proven to be a two-faced liar. The corruption runs deep. He’ll probably bomb his own people and blame it on Russia.
Thank goodness Elon Musk has placed satellites to record the truth.
Beware the Eyes of March.
OK so we defend with missiles
& guard energy sites
NOW can we acess Rare Earths