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Donald Trump annuncia una tregua energetica tra Russia e Ucraina, ma il cessate il fuoco è avvolto nel mistero. Il presidente americano sostiene che Mosca e Kiev abbiano accettato di fermare gli attacchi contro le rispettive infrastrutture energetiche. Dal Cremlino non arriva nessuna conferma. Il presidente ucraino Volodymyr Zelensky sostiene di non essere stato informato in anticipo, chiede a Washington di precisare quando dovrebbe entrare in vigore il cessate il fuoco e denuncia bombardamenti russi anche dopo l’annuncio.
Intanto, secondo il Financial Times, citando funzionari europei, gli Stati Uniti starebbero minacciando di bloccare il sistema di approvvigionamento delle armi destinate all’Ucraina per spingere Kiev a interrompere gli attacchi in profondità contro le infrastrutture energetiche russe.
“Con effetto immediato, tregua energetica nella guerra tra Russia e Ucraina. Entrambe le parti sono d’accordo.
Non violatela!”, ha scritto Trump sul Trutg social. Un messaggio netto, che lascia però aperti diversi interrogativi: non sono stati chiariti i termini dell’intesa, la sua durata e le modalità con cui verificarne il rispetto. La tregua riguarderebbe gli attacchi contro centrali elettriche, reti di distribuzione e altre infrastrutture energetiche. Non si tratterebbe quindi di un cessate il fuoco generale, ma di un’intesa limitata a uno dei fronti più delicati del conflitto, che negli ultimi mesi ha visto colpire sia gli impianti ucraini sia le infrastrutture petrolifere russe.
L’annuncio americano ha colto di sorpresa il presidente ucraino.
In un’intervista ad Axios, Zelensky ha spiegato che Kiev è pronta ad accettare la tregua, a patto che anche Mosca si impegni a fermare gli attacchi. “È stato una novità per me. Ma se i russi accetteranno un cessate il fuoco nel settore energetico, anche l’Ucraina accetterà”, ha dichiarato. Poi si è rivolto direttamente a Washington: “Se il presidente Trump ha negoziato l’accordo con Putin, vi preghiamo di comunicarci quando inizierà il cessate il fuoco. Siamo pronti e lo accetteremo”.
The Ukrainian president also reiterated his willingness in a message posted on social media after speaking with several allied leaders. Kiev, he explained, supports initiatives that can de-escalate the situation and protect the population, but awaits specific guidance from the United States.
The central issue remains reciprocity. Ukraine wants to know whether Russia will actually halt the bombing and what guarantees will accompany any agreement.
Russia has not yet agreed to any type of ceasefire, while Ukraine "wants one that bans attacks on power plants," Axios reports, citing a White House official. Trump's announcement referred to a potential agreement that would require both sides to cease attacks on oil refineries. "If the attacks on oil refineries stop, an agreement could be reached to stop targeting power plants and energy grids," the official explained, adding that "the Russians are thinking about it. We'll know soon if they're ready."
Ukraine's attacks on Russian refineries are reportedly damaging Zelensky's relationship with the US president. "Trump is really furious. He believes Zelensky is taking US support for granted," a White House official said.
Further adding to the uncertainty are new reports of Russian bombings. Zelensky reported that, shortly before a meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, a power plant in Kyiv had been hit, causing power outages in several areas of the city.
The president also spoke of attacks on energy facilities in the Kharkiv region, including the CHP-5 thermal power plant. According to Kiev, these incidents occurred after Trump's announcement of the truce.
In the same region, a Russian missile reportedly struck a grocery store on the outskirts of Kharkiv. According to Governor Oleh Syniehubov, the death toll stands at three and nine injured, including two children.
Zelensky called on Western partners to continue supporting the country, emphasizing that protecting infrastructure and the population also depends on the ability to defend itself from attacks. In his meeting with von der Leyen, he thanked the European Union for its financial and military support for Kyiv.
The announcement of the energy truce comes amid heightened tensions between Trump and Zelensky. The US president accused the Ukrainian leader of obstructing the end of the war and argued that Ukraine needs a new president.
Trump also criticized Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries, linking them to rising fuel prices. Zelensky rejected this interpretation, pointing out that energy markets are also being impacted by the war in the Middle East and tensions over international oil routes, starting with the Strait of Hormuz.
Also worrying Kiev are rumors published by the Financial Times that Washington is considering blocking the procurement system through which weapons destined for Ukraine are purchased. This measure would serve to pressure the Ukrainian government to halt deep-sea strikes against Russian energy infrastructure.
If confirmed, such pressure could have significant consequences for Kiev's defense capabilities, which continues to ask its allies for weapons and air defense systems to protect cities and strategic facilities.
The Ukrainian presidential election also recurred in the confrontation with Trump. The American president called for a change in leadership, but Zelensky reiterated that it is up to the Ukrainians to decide who should represent them.
Organizing an election during wartime, he explained, involves challenges related to security, voter participation, and compliance with the rules in force during martial law.
His response to Trump was a specific proposal: if Washington wants new elections in Ukraine, it should ask Vladimir Putin to agree to a two-month total ceasefire. "If President Trump really wants to bring about change through elections, then he should tell Putin to give us two months: 60 days of a total ceasefire, and we will organize the elections," Zelensky declared.
The Ukrainian leader added that he will respect any choice made by his people. The proposal, however, remains conditional on Russia's acceptance of a truce and the ability to guarantee safe voting conditions. There is currently no agreement on the timing and modalities for holding the elections.
On the European front, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed support for Zelensky's call for a ceasefire to protect energy infrastructure and the population. French President Emmanuel Macron also reiterated the need for a real truce, accusing Moscow of continuing to target Ukrainian facilities.
The European Union also continues to provide military support to Kiev. Zelensky thanked von der Leyen for a €1,24 billion defense loan and for her commitment to providing additional resources.
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