Trump announces immediate ceasefire on energy facilities in Russia-Ukraine war

Former US President Donald Trump has announced the start of an immediate ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine to stop attacks on energy facilities.

According to Al Arabiya, Trump said that as of now, there is a ceasefire on energy infrastructure in the conflict between the two sides, with both parties agreeing to the move.

The announcement comes amid escalating attacks on energy infrastructure, including Russian oil refineries and Ukrainian electricity and power facilities.

Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his country continues to respond to Russian attacks "precisely," confirming strikes on the Ukhta facility and a separate attack on the Omsk refinery, Russia's largest.

Zelensky noted that the US president's announcement of an "energy truce" was unexpected, adding, "We will agree to halt attacks on energy facilities if Russia also agrees."