Washington is ignoring Ukraine’s violations of a US-brokered ceasefire on energy infrastructure, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has claimed. Despite publicly supporting the moratorium, Ukrainian forces have allegedly continued targeting Russian energy sites, raising concerns over the integrity of the agreement.
Ceasefire in Name Only?
Last month, former President Donald Trump successfully convinced Russian President Vladimir Putin to halt strikes on energy facilities as part of an effort to de-escalate tensions. Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky outwardly endorsed the deal, yet according to Moscow, attacks on Russian infrastructure have persisted since its implementation on March 18.
“Kiev’s breaches of the moratorium, or rather its tacit refusal to comply, continue,” Peskov stated during a press briefing on Wednesday. He further emphasized that Moscow has repeatedly informed Washington about these violations, yet the response has been silence.
“There has been no reaction to this situation and the actions of the Kiev regime,” Peskov noted, implying that the US is either unwilling or unable to hold Ukraine accountable.
A Fragile Peace Effort
The Trump administration had pushed for the moratorium as a first step toward a broader truce. While Moscow signaled a willingness to cooperate, Putin made it clear that any lasting peace must prevent Ukraine from exploiting the pause to reinforce its military capabilities. He argued that a full ceasefire should include an end to Ukraine’s mobilization efforts and a halt to Western military aid.
Trump’s Mixed Messages
Trump’s stance on the conflict remains a balancing act. During a phone call with NBC News last Sunday, he expressed frustration with Putin, criticizing the Russian leader’s comments about Zelensky’s legitimacy. He even threatened stricter sanctions if Russia is perceived as obstructing peace efforts. However, just a day later, Trump struck a more optimistic tone, stating he believes Putin is sincere about ending the conflict and would “follow through” on any agreements made between them.
With continued attacks and diplomatic tensions rising, the question remains: Can a true ceasefire be enforced, or is the moratorium just another fleeting attempt at peace in an ongoing war?
