Why Moscow is staying tight-lipped on Trump's energy ceasefire

Following Donald Trump's assertion that an energy ceasefire has successfully been arranged, Kyiv immediately questioned the validity of the claim, while expressing willingness to sign if Russia does the same.

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During his daily conference call with journalists, Russian President Vladimir Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov was directly asked whether such an energy ceasefire had indeed been agreed upon. Peskov responded cautiously, stating simply that contacts are continuing and promising to inform the public as soon as there is anything to say on the matter.

While the Kremlin representative kept his remarks brief, pro-Kremlin media outlets offered a much more candid perspective on the unfolding situation, concluding openly that Moscow stands to gain from the arrangement.

"Of course we benefit. It means that all Russia has to do is not destroy Ukraine's last remaining oil refinery."

Moskovsky Komsomolets

Pro-government publication Moskovsky Komsomolets pointed out that Ukraine's final remaining oil refinery has already endured multiple attacks and is barely functioning, whereas Kyiv would be barred from striking the multitude of refineries operating across Russia. In recent months, long-range Ukrainian drone strikes targeting Russian oil facilities have generated extensive damage and fueled nationwide shortages.