Because I said so: Trump explains why he believes Ukraine and Russia agreed to "energy ceasefire"
US President Donald Trump has said that the "energy ceasefire" between Ukraine and Russia remains in force. Asked about Russian attacks, he said he will need to check the information.
Source: European Pravda, citing Trump's remarks to reporters as he left the White House
Details: Trump was asked about Russia violating the "ceasefire".
"I'm not sure about that, and we'll take a look," he said.
He was also asked about the fact that Ukraine and Russia had not known that they had agreed to a truce.
"They agreed," Trump said.
"You know why? Because I said, 'you agree,' that's why. They agreed because I said they agree," he added.
When asked again about Russian attacks, Trump replied: "Well, I'd have to look at it and see because there's been violations on both sides."
Background:
- On 11 October, Trump claimed on his social media platform Truth Social that Ukraine and Russia had agreed to an immediate energy ceasefire.
- On 12 October, Trump sought to justify his deal with Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin to purchase Russian diesel.
- The agreement between Trump and Putin has sparked outrage in Ukraine and in European capitals.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Trump's decision to unilaterally lift sanctions on Russia and allow it to export diesel fuel was unfair and dishonest.
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