Key facts
- Ukraine will halt attacks on Russian oil refineries if Russia stops striking Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
- Any de-escalatory steps must be mutual and accompanied by genuine guarantees.
- President Volodymyr Zelensky is continuing discussions with European leaders on Sunday about air defense packages.
- US President Donald Trump urged Ukraine to stop hitting Russian oil refineries.
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine is prepared to halt its attacks on Russian oil refineries if Moscow ceases its own strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Zelensky emphasized on social media that any de-escalation steps must be mutual and come with real guarantees, given Russia's past failure to honor ceasefires.
Zelensky's comments follow pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, who urged Ukraine to stop hitting Russian oil refineries. The Ukrainian president indicated he would continue conversations with European leaders on Sunday regarding additional air defense packages and ammunition for combat aircraft.