Zelenskyy: Ukraine Refrained from Attacks After Trump's 'Ceasefire' Mention, but Russia Kept Going

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed on the 13th (local time) that while Ukraine refrained from attacks following U.S. President Donald Trump's mention of an "energy ceasefire," Russia did not do the same.

In a statement, Zelenskyy said, "For two days after the U.S. President's mention of an 'energy sector ceasefire,' Ukraine did not attack Russian oil refineries or energy sectors, but Russia did not follow the U.S. President's will."

He continued, "During that time, Russia attacked our energy facilities and critical infrastructure, clearly showing that it has no intention of stopping its attacks on Ukraine."

Zelenskyy noted that 19 regions across Ukrainian territory had been attacked over the past two days, urging that "Ukraine is ready to take reciprocal steps for de-escalation, and effective pressure on Russia is necessary to make this a reality."

In particular, Zelenskyy reported that from the previous night until daytime today, Russia attacked Ukraine with around 100 various weapons, including jet-propelled drones, loitering munitions, and ballistic missiles, and that a residential building was destroyed in Kyiv, Ukraine, resulting in four deaths.

On the 11th, President Trump abruptly claimed that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to a ceasefire regarding the energy sector.

This is seen as a move by President Trump to address rising energy prices ahead of the U.S. midterm elections to be held next month.

On the 9th, President Trump also claimed to have reached an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the supply of Russian diesel, drawing strong backlash from the West, including Europe, and Ukraine.

On the 12th, President Zelenskyy stated that while he supports President Trump's ceasefire initiative, there had been violations, such as Russia striking Ukrainian gas production facilities, emphasizing, "If Russia does not agree to an energy ceasefire this winter, we will respond."

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