Reaction to Trump’s ‘energy ceasefire’ and judge slams tree removal from D.C. golf course: Morning Rundown - NBC News
President Trump's 'energy ceasefire' with Russia has faced immediate challenges as Russia continues to strike Ukrainian energy infrastructure. The deal, which involves a suspension of fuel sanctions, has drawn criticism from international allies and domestic lawmakers.
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Russia attacks Ukraine after Trump’s “energy ceasefire.” Conservative rumors about James Talarico backfire. And more than 400 trees are chopped down at the D.C. golf course Trump wants to renovate. Here’s what to know today. Russia strikes Ukraine’s infrastructure despite Trump’s ‘energy ceasefire’ Oil and gas prices rose yesterday after President Donald Trump’s “energy ceasefire,” announced Sunday, failed to gain traction. Brent crude had jumped 2% to almost $108 per barrel, and U.S. crude oil had risen more than 2% to about $94. By Tuesday morning, Brent fell to around $105 per barrel and U.S. crude oil to around $92. This is Morning Rundown, a weekday newsletter to start your day. Sign up here to get it in your inbox. Meanwhile, Russia has continued to strike Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, including an attack on a power plant in Kharkiv.
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