Trump says Russia and Ukraine reached 'energy ceasefire'
- On Sunday, President Donald Trump announced an "energy ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine, claiming both sides agreed to suspend strikes on energy infrastructure effective immediately. Neither government has confirmed the arrangement.
- Trump's declaration followed an October 9 diesel supply deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which Trump had urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to halt strikes on Russian oil refineries, blaming Kyiv for rising fuel prices.
- Zelenskyy described the ceasefire as "news for me," yet confirmed Ukraine's readiness to halt refinery strikes if Moscow provides "real guarantees" and stops attacking Ukrainian power infrastructure.
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen voiced support for the ceasefire, while officials warned the truce must be observed; Russia has continued intensifying strikes on Ukrainian power facilities throughout the weekend.
- Skepticism remains, as analysts note Trump has made similar unconfirmed ceasefire claims previously. With no formal verification from the Kremlin, both nations remain locked in a long-range aerial war over energy infrastructure.
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According to the US president, Russia and Ukraine agreed to a ceasefire, although neither side has confirmed that they have agreed.
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Apparently without consulting anyone, Trump announced an energy cease-fire between Kiev and Moscow with immediate effect. The news was well received — the price of oil even went down — and the Ukrainian President was soon available to honor this agreement, and the Kremlin did not for that reason
Ukrainian officials say they were never informed of Trump’s ‘energy ceasefire’
President Donald Trump’s “energy ceasefire” was never agreed to by either side of the war in Ukraine, as Russia continues to pound Ukrainian energy infrastructure. The truth […]
"20 Minutes" gives you an update every night on the conflict in Ukraine. On Monday, October 12, 2026, the energy truce announced by Donald Trump does not seem to have been echoed either in the Kremlin or even in Kiev
Many depots, power stations, gas stations are targeted in Ukraine and Russia. The ceasefire announced by Donald Trump may affect them.
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