Politics · October 12, 2026
Trump says Russia and Ukraine agree to an 'energy ceasefire'
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President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an 'energy ceasefire' effective immediately. The announcement follows a period of heightened tension over Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refineries and a new U.S.-Russia deal to import Russian diesel aimed at lowering domestic fuel prices. While Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated he was not informed of the deal beforehand, he expressed willingness to support a reciprocal halt to energy infrastructure attacks if Russia complies. Despite the announcement, Zelenskyy reported new Russian strikes on Ukrainian power plants, and Moscow has not issued a public confirmation of the agreement.
President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an 'energy ceasefire' effective immediately. The announcement follows a period of heightened tension over Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refineries and a new U.S.-Russia deal to import Russian diesel aimed at lowering domestic fuel prices. While Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated he was not informed of the deal beforehand, he expressed willingness to support a reciprocal halt to energy infrastructure attacks if Russia complies. Despite the announcement, Zelenskyy reported new Russian strikes on Ukrainian power plants, and Moscow has not issued a public confirmation of the agreement.