Trump: the sides agreed to a ceasefire "because I said so", violations were "on both sides"; Zelensky says Ukraine has not struck refineries for two days
Place: Washington, KyivRegion: Ukraine-wide and the front lineautomatic summary
Where the versions diverge
Russian agencies stress Trump's claim that Russia is more interested in a deal; Ukrainian media his refusal to blame Moscow and Zelensky's statements that Ukraine is observing the truce; independent media note that Russia hit energy targets a few hours after the announcement.
What Russia reports
automatic summary RIA Novosti and TASS relay Trump's words that Russia is keener than Kyiv on a settlement and that the sides will reach a deal; RIA writes that Trump attributes this confidence to his negotiating experience.
“Президент США Дональд Трамп заявил, что его уверенность в наличии у России большего, нежели у киевского режима, стремления к урегулированию украинского конфликта основана на опыте участия в переговорах”
- Россия хочет урегулирования сильнее, чем Украина, утверждает Трамп — RIA Novosti, 13 October, 18:33
- Russia, Ukraine to reach settlement deal, Trump believes — TASS (tass.com), 13 October, 03:34
What Ukraine reports
automatic summary Ukrainska Pravda quotes Trump as saying the sides agreed "because I said: you agree", and on Russian attacks that this had to be checked "because there were violations on both sides". Zelensky said Ukraine had not struck Russian oil refining or energy for two days, while Russia "did not listen" and attacked energy facilities and critical infrastructure.
“Бо я так сказав, що вони погоджуються”
“Україна вже дві доби не завдавала ударів по російській нафтопереробці й енергетиці”
- "Бо я так сказав": Трамп розповів, чому вважає Україну і РФ згодними на "енергетичне перемир’я" — Ukrainska Pravda, 13 October, 06:40
- Зеленський: Україна дві доби не била по НПЗ в Росії. Кремль же не послухався Трампа — Ukrainska Pravda, 13 October, 11:48
- Трамп заявив, що Путін хоче укласти угоду більше, ніж Зеленський — Ukrainska Pravda, 13 October, 00:58
- Зеленський: Україна утримується від ударів по енергетиці РФ, Москва — ні — Suspilne, 13 October, 12:30
What independent sources report
automatic summary Kyiv Independent writes that on 13 October Trump did not directly accuse the Kremlin of violating the ceasefire, replying that Ukraine "hit many sites the day before"; according to Zelensky, Russia attacked six energy facilities on 11 October. DW quotes Trump: "I really think Putin is more interested than Zelensky in making a deal".
“Well, Ukraine hit many sites the day before”
“Я действительно думаю, что Путин больше Зеленского заинтересован в том, чтобы заключить сделку”
- Trump refuses to accuse Russia of breaking energy ceasefire, says Ukraine 'hit sites the day before' — Kyiv Independent, 13 October, 19:58
- Трамп: Путин заинтересован в мирной сделке больше Зеленского — DW (RU), 13 October, 05:41
- Trump says Ukraine, Russia agree to energy strike ceasefire 'because I said they agreed' — Kyiv Independent, 13 October, 05:16
- Kyiv stopped attacking Russia's oil refineries, Moscow continues pounding Ukraine's energy grid, Zelensky says — Kyiv Independent, 13 October, 13:39
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