Russia accepts ceasefire on energy infrastructures
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The phone talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin, held yesterday, concluded positively, following the promising outcome of last week's meeting between Moscow and White House special envoy Steve Witkoff. Russia has agreed to a 30-day ceasefire, which currently involves only energy infrastructure—even though Witkoff clarified that the agreement pertains to all infrastructures in general.
However, the Kremlin was quite firm on the issue of foreign military aid to Ukraine, insisting that it must cease in order to achieve a peaceful solution. In this regard, Trump denied discussing military aid during his phone call with the Russian leader. The possibility of starting negotiations for a maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea was also raised. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt stated that negotiations would continue in the Middle East.
The response from European leaders was almost unanimous: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized that the ceasefire proposed by U.S. to Ukraine included both maritime and land combat, not just bombings of sensitive infrastructure. Outgoing German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called the agreement a good start during a joint press conference in Berlin with French President Macron, but stressed the need to reach a full ceasefire as soon as possible.
However, the Kremlin was quite firm on the issue of foreign military aid to Ukraine, insisting that it must cease in order to achieve a peaceful solution. In this regard, Trump denied discussing military aid during his phone call with the Russian leader. The possibility of starting negotiations for a maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea was also raised. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt stated that negotiations would continue in the Middle East.
The response from European leaders was almost unanimous: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized that the ceasefire proposed by U.S. to Ukraine included both maritime and land combat, not just bombings of sensitive infrastructure. Outgoing German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called the agreement a good start during a joint press conference in Berlin with French President Macron, but stressed the need to reach a full ceasefire as soon as possible.