Ukraine’s president has paused military strikes on Russian oil refineries for two days following a call from former U.S. President Donald Trump for a temporary halt on energy-related attacks. Meanwhile, Poland’s foreign minister dismissed any possibility of unfreezing and returning Russian assets to Moscow, calling such proposals unacceptable. The Ukrainian leader emphasized that Russia remains unprepared for a ceasefire, though he stressed the importance of maintaining pressure while staying open to future negotiations. Germany’s government has reaffirmed its full support for Ukraine’s leadership amid ongoing tensions.
Ukraine’s president says his country has halted strikes on Russian oil refineries for two days after Trump’s energy ceasefire announcementOn frozen Russian assets, Poland’s Sikorski says the use of frozen Russian assets is “a complicated issue,” but takes a very clear stance in response to any suggestion of releasing them back to Russia.“We are working on it, but there is also some rumours that some people are expecting these assets to be released back to Russia. I don’t think I’m speaking just for myself in saying: over our dead bodies.”“Russia right now is not ready for ceasefire, but still, this only can encourage us to stay with Ukraine and to, strengthen, the pressure on Russia and always be ready for conversations, but and also especially for, for ceasefire negotiations.But, until this doesn’t happen, we are with Ukraine. We are with the president the German government is is backing the Ukrainian government and the president, completely. He is the person to lead Ukraine, and we are with him.” Continue reading...
