Russian Duma member doubts Trump's energy ceasefire announcement, cites oil price motives

A senior Russian lawmaker said he lacked information about the energy ceasefire that U.S. President Donald Trump said took effect between Russia and Ukraine. He suggested Trump's statements may be aimed at preventing oil prices from climbing. Another Duma official said he was not involved in the talks and pointed to Trump's press office.

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Igor Ananskikh, first deputy chair of the State Duma’s energy committee, said he lacked information about the energy ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. He suggested Trump may aim to influence oil markets and avert price increases, and said he did not know how closely this matched reality.

Dmitry Novikov, first deputy chair of the Duma’s international affairs committee, said he did not take part in the talks and referred questions to Trump’s press service. Trump said