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Kremlin welcomes Trump’s idea of energy truce with Ukraine, calls for sanctions removal

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The Straits Times. (2026, September 15). Kremlin welcomes Trump’s idea of energy truce with Ukraine, calls for sanctions removal. The Straits Times. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/kremlin-welcomes-trumps-idea-of-energy-truce-with-ukraine-calls-for-sanctions-removal

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On September 15, the Kremlin welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal for a truce between Russia and Ukraine to stop attacks on energy infrastructure. However, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov emphasized that in addition to the ceasefire, sanctions against Russia must be lifted for global fuel prices to stabilize. He also noted the need for safe passage of commercial ships, including oil tankers, through Ukrainian-controlled waters. This stance highlights Russia’s view that sanctions and navigation security are crucial for resolving energy market issues.
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In September 2023, despite US President Donald Trump's claim that Ukraine and Russia had agreed to stop targeting each other's energy infrastructure, both countries continued their attacks on such sites. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine stated his country would pause its strikes if the United States could ensure a genuine commitment from Moscow not to hit Ukrainian critical infrastructure. However, Zelenskyy expressed doubt about Russia’s willingness to adhere to any ceasefire agreements, citing previous violations. The conflict has caused significant damage to heating and power networks in Ukraine and disrupted both industry and daily life for civilians. Trump blamed rising global diesel prices on the Russia-Ukraine war rather than issues with Iran, aiming to address concerns ahead of upcoming US congressional elections.

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The Kremlin said on Sept 15 it welcomed a US proposal for a Russia-Ukraine moratorium on attacking each other’s energy infrastructure, while saying it was also necessary to protect seaborne exports and remove “illegal” sanctions on Russia.
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🔮 Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Trump’s suggestion was a “very good idea”, but it would take more than that to bring down global fuel prices.
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Kremlin welcomes Trump’s idea of energy truce with Ukraine, calls for sanctions removal · assertive framing

Claims (19 extracted, 1 hedged)

Kremlin welcomes Trump’s idea of energy truce with Ukraine, calls for sanctions removal asserted
Kremlin → welcome → removal
The Kremlin said on Sept 15 it welcomed a US proposal for a Russia-Ukraine moratorium on attacking each other’s energy infrastructure, while saying it was also necessary to protect seaborne exports and remove “illegal” sanctions on Russia. asserted
it → say → Russia
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that Ukraine and Russia had agreed not to hit each other’s energy targets, though neither side has confirmed such an agreement. asserted
side → say → agreement
Russia hit petrol stations in Kyiv on Sept 15 and Ukraine said it struck a Russian oil refinery. asserted
it → hit → refinery
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Trump’s suggestion was a “very good idea”, but it would take more than that to bring down global fuel prices. asserted
it → tell → prices
“It is necessary to ensure safe commercial shipping and navigation here, including for oil tankers. asserted
It → ensure → tankers
The Kyiv regime has so far shown no inclination to guarantee such security,” Peskov said. asserted
Peskov → show → security
“And the second thing that needs to be done is, of course, to lift sanctions (against Russia) and these unlawful restrictions on energy supplies. asserted
that → need → supplies
Only then will the world be adequately supplied with these petroleum products, global markets will stabilise, and prices will move lower. asserted
prices → supply → products
Peskov said Russia would stay in touch with the Americans about Trump’s proposal. asserted
Russia → say → proposal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday that Kyiv was ready to support an energy ceasefire only if Washington could ensure Moscow was genuinely ready to end its war on Ukraine. uncertain
Moscow → say → Ukraine
Ukrainian strikes on energy facilities have led to a summer of fuel shortages in Russia, causing it to restrict exports. asserted
it → lead → exports
That has added to shortages of gasoline, diesel and jet fuel on energy markets, pushing up prices and stoking global inflation. asserted
That → add → inflation
Ukraine, which faces regular Russian attacks on its own energy infrastructure, says refineries are legitimate military targets. asserted
refineries → face → infrastructure
Trump urged Zelensky on Sept 13 to stop targeting Russian diesel infrastructure, saying the attacks were causing a diesel shortage that is “hurting the world”. asserted
that → urge → world
The Kremlin said on Sept 14 that the global market upheaval was mainly due to the conflict in the Gulf. asserted
upheaval → say → Gulf
Trump launched military strikes on Iran in February and Tehran responded by largely closing the Strait of Hormuz, through which about one-fifth of global oil and gas supplies had previously passed. asserted
one → launch → supplies
Russia and Ukraine have also been also hitting each other’s cargo vessels in the Black and Azov seas. asserted
Russia → hit → seas
The escalation has driven up the price of grain, of which both are major exporters. asserted
both → drive → which
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