Ukraine halts strikes on Russian energy for 2 days; Moscow ignores Trump initiative

Ukraine paused strikes on Russian energy infrastructure for two days as a de-escalation gesture, but Russia did not reciprocate, ignoring a U.S. initiative. Kyiv remains open to mutual de-escalation but insists on effective pressure on Moscow. The move signals a potential shift in Ukraine's stance, though Russia's non-response raises doubts about near-term de-escalation.