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Markets reacted sharply to President Trump's announcement of an 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine, with oil prices falling as traders priced in a de-escalation of supply risks. However, the rally is undercut by reports from Kyiv that Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure continue, and President Zelenskyy has insisted that any truce requires American pressure on Moscow, not just sanctions relief. This divergence suggests the ceasefire may be fragile or limited in scope, creating a volatile 'fake-out' risk for energy assets. Despite the Russia-Ukraine diplomatic developments, kinetic tensions in the Middle East remain acute. Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a missile strike on Riyadh airport that killed 14 people, as well as a drone attack on an oil tanker near Sohar Port in Oman. These attacks reinforce the 'escalation' theme in the region, ensuring that energy supply chains and shipping routes remain under threat, which caps the upside for the oil price drop seen from the Ukraine ceasefire news.
Russia-Ukraine Energy Ceasefire
Markets reacted sharply to President Trump's announcement of an 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine, with oil prices falling as traders priced in a de-escalation of supply risks. However, the rally is undercut by reports from Kyiv that Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure continue, and President Zelenskyy has insisted that any truce requires American pressure on Moscow, not just sanctions relief. This divergence suggests the ceasefire may be fragile or limited in scope, creating a volatile 'fake-out' risk for energy assets.
Despite the Russia-Ukraine diplomatic developments, kinetic tensions in the Middle East remain acute. Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a missile strike on Riyadh airport that killed 14 people, as well as a drone attack on an oil tanker near Sohar Port in Oman. These attacks reinforce the 'escalation' theme in the region, ensuring that energy supply chains and shipping routes remain under threat, which caps the upside for the oil price drop seen from the Ukraine ceasefire news.