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EU cautious over Trump’s ‘energy ceasefire’ as Russia continues Ukraine attacks

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas speaks to reporters during a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels on 13 July 2026. Kallas said on Monday that the EU would welcome an “energy ceasefire” between Russia and Ukraine if Moscow respects it, as doubts persist over the scope and durability of the proposed truce.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas speaks to reporters during a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels on 13 July 2026. Kallas said on Monday that the EU would welcome an “energy ceasefire” between Russia and Ukraine if Moscow respects it, as doubts persist over the scope and durability of the proposed truce. © Marius Burgelman / AP Photo

The European Union has given a cautious welcome to the prospect of an “energy ceasefire” between Russia and Ukraine, as winter approaches and renewed Russian strikes put fresh pressure on the country’s power network.

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas struck a cautious note on Monday, saying Brussels wanted to see clear evidence that Moscow intended to respect the proposed halt to attacks on energy infrastructure announced by US President Donald Trump.

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