Zelenskiy Backs Ceasefire on Energy in Friendly Call With Trump

Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy agreed to a proposal to halt strikes on energy assets as an initial step in President Donald Trump’s effort to end the war that began with Russia’s full-scale invasion three years ago. “One of the first steps toward fully ending the war could be ending strikes on energy and other civilian infrastructure,” Zelenskiy said in a statement on X after a call with Trump on Wednesday. “I supported this step, and Ukraine confirmed that we are ready to implement it.”Trump, who had stormy exchanges earlier with Zelenskiy, described their call as “very good,” and top US officials called it “fantastic.” Trump, who at one point cut off weapons shipments and intelligence-sharing with Ukraine promised fresh support, according to a statement on the call from Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz.Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition, Joe and Kailey speak with: Global Situation Room President and CEO Brett Bruen as President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy spoke on the phone Wednesday morning. Lexington Institute Vice President of Defense Programs Rebecca Grant as Zelenskiy agreed to halt strikes on energy assets as an initial step to end the war with Russia. Bluestack Strategies Founder and Republican Strategist Maura Gillespie and Democratic Strategist Roger Fisk about the future of Democratic leadership in the Senate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.