‘Energy ceasefire’: What’s behind Trump’s love-hate ties to Russian oil? | Explainer News | Al Jazeera

US President Donald Trump announced an immediate energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, shortly after easing sanctions on Russian fuel to address rising domestic and global fuel prices. The move comes amid disruptions caused by mutual attacks on energy facilities by Ukraine and Russia, which have strained global oil supplies. Critics, including US politicians and European allies, warn that allowing Russian fuel back into markets could provide Moscow with new revenue to fund its war in Ukraine, despite the potential to stabilize energy supplies.