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Russia-Ukraine Mutual Attacks Persist; US Revives Peace Efforts, Germany Threatens New Sanctions
Al Jazeera AR·RU · UA · US·about 12 hours ago
Russia has reportedly linked an energy truce with Ukraine to the lifting of US sanctions, a condition that may complicate ceasefire negotiations. The demand signals Moscow's attempt to leverage energy infrastructure attacks for economic concessions. The proposal's viability is uncertain, as the US has not publicly responded.
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Russia has reportedly conditioned a proposed energy ceasefire in Ukraine on the lifting of US sanctions and a Black Sea ceasefire. Kyiv views this as an attempt by Moscow to gain economic concessions and time, while Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure continue. The viability of this proposal is uncertain, given the lack of public US response and Kyiv's wariness.