Zelensky: Putin 'Does Not Read Truth Social'

Volodymyr Zelensky says he's on board with the idea of a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire in regard to attacks on energy facilities—but he says Russia clearly is not. "This energy ceasefire can work, and it can become a major step toward ending the war," he said at a security forum in Poland, per the BBC. However, Zelensky said Russia struck multiple energy facilities overnight—long after President Trump said the ceasefire was in place. "It was clear that (Vladimir) Putin does not read Truth Social," Zelensky said, per the AP. A Kremlin spokesman said he could not comment on the energy ceasefire because talks were continuing, per the Wall Street Journal.

Zelensky, who says he had no advance notice of the energy ceasefire announced by Trump, also reiterated his call for a broader 60-day ceasefire in which his nation could hold elections. But Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov appeared to rule out that possibility. "I don't think he deserves a respite," he said Monday, referring to Zelensky. Lavrov suggested that Ukraine would use any such lull to beef up its military arsenal. Trump, who struck a surprise deal to buy Russian diesel last week, signaled frustration with Zelensky over the weekend and said Ukraine should get a new president.