The Kyiv Independent paints a stark picture of how the past few days unfolded.

The Kyiv Independent paints a stark picture of how the past few days unfolded. Ukrainian officials say they went to Miami to discuss a reciprocal energy ceasefire, only to be blindsided by Trump’s decision to ease sanctions on Russian diesel exports. They say Washington simultaneously pressed Kyiv to stop attacking Russian refineries and threatened to cut intelligence sharing that supports strikes inside Russia.Ukraine did not agree to a unilateral halt and insists Russia must also stop attacking Ukrainian energy infrastructure. One senior Ukrainian official responded with bitter humor: “I hope the Americans don’t give them Patriot to protect their oil refineries.” Another said the US move had effectively undermined the idea of an energy truce.