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Trump Announces Energy Ceasefire Between Russia and Ukraine
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In Short: US President Donald Trump announced an immediate energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, though Ukrainian officials were unaware of the agreement.
US President Donald Trump announced an immediate energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine on Sunday, according to reports from Al Jazeera (Qatar), AzerNews (Azerbaijan), and Kyivpost (Ukraine). Trump stated that both sides had agreed to halt attacks on each other’s energy infrastructure.
Al Jazeera (Qatar) and AzerNews (Azerbaijan) reported that Trump also called for Russia to supply more than 300,000 tons of diesel immediately, with additional shipments expected in November and beyond. However, Kyivpost (Ukraine) noted that Ukrainian officials had no information about the ceasefire Trump announced.
India Today (India) and Kyivpost (Ukraine) reported that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had previously pushed for a 60-day full ceasefire, but he did not confirm the energy ceasefire Trump announced. Zelenskyy told ABC on Sunday that he had not been informed of the ceasefire.
According to Al Jazeera (Qatar) and Kyivpost (Ukraine), Zelenskyy expressed skepticism about the ceasefire, stating, “Do not break it! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP.” He also warned that Russia had dropped bombs on residential buildings in Zaporizhzhia after sanctions on diesel exports were lifted.
Al Jazeera (Qatar) and India Today (India) reported that Trump had previously reached an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to supply Russian diesel fuel to global markets during talks described as “very successful.” Trump also suggested that Ukraine needed a new president, a claim Zelenskyy dismissed, saying it was up to Ukrainians to choose their leader.
Euronews, Fox News, and Kyivpost (Ukraine) reported that Trump warned both sides against violating the truce, stating, “He better damn well stop,” to reporters at the White House.
Despite the conflicting reports, multiple outlets including Al Jazeera (Qatar), Euronews, and Fox News agreed that Trump had announced an immediate energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine on social media.
The reports from Al Jazeera (Qatar), AzerNews (Azerbaijan), and Kyivpost (Ukraine) diverged on whether Ukrainian officials were aware of the ceasefire. While some outlets reported that Zelenskyy had pushed for a 60-day ceasefire, others noted that he had not confirmed the ceasefire Trump announced.
In summary, while there was disagreement over the immediate awareness and confirmation of the ceasefire by Ukrainian officials, multiple outlets agreed that Trump had announced an immediate energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, with both sides agreeing to halt attacks on each other’s energy infrastructure.
What this adds
The announcement comes amid ongoing tensions and mutual attacks on energy infrastructure, which have increased pressure on global energy prices. Trump's announcement also follows his previous statements about Russia supplying diesel fuel to the US and global markets.
Background
UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced £54 million ($71 million) in winter energy and humanitarian aid for Ukraine, alongside new sanctions targeting Russia, during his visit to Ukraine on Thursday, Oct. 8.
US President Donald Trump said Russia will supply millions of tons of diesel to the US and global markets to lower fuel prices.
What's confirmed
- US President Donald Trump has announced what he called an ‘energy ceasefire’ between Ukraine and Russia, after mutual attacks on energy infrastructure piled pressure on global energy prices.
- “Please tell Putin, give us two months, 60 days of total ceasefire, 60 days, and we will organise elections,” Zelenskyy told ABC on Sunday, in response to recent criticism from Trump.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had pushed for a 60-day full ceasefire.
- “Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine. Both parties have agreed,” Trump wrote on social media on Sunday.
- In response to Trump’s suggestion of a new leader, Zelenskyy said, “it’s up to Ukrainians” to choose their leader and noted that Putin would also like to change who is leading Ukraine.
- “I think it’s time for Ukraine to get a new president,” he added.
- Earlier on Sunday, Zelenskyy said Ukraine was ready to halt attacks on Russian oil refineries if Moscow ceases its own attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
- Add ANI As A Trusted Source For Reliable Information ANI | Updated: Oct 11, 2026 20:21 IST Washington, DC [US], October 11 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has announced an immediate "energy ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine, noting that both the warring nations have agreed to the truce.
- US President Donald Trump has announced an immediate energy ceasefire in the war between Russia and Ukraine, saying both sides agreed to stop striking each other’s energy facilities, in a post on Truth Social.
- US President Donald Trump said in a brief statement Sunday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to halt strikes on each other's energy infrastructure.
- US President Donald Trump on Sunday announced that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an “energy ceasefire”, saying it would take effect immediately and warning both sides against violating the truce.
What's still developing
- Jaishankar said that India’s consistent position that the Russia-Ukraine conflict should end through “dialogue and diplomacy” between the concerned parties remains unchanged.
- In a televised interview with ABC News broadcast, Zelensky reiterated Kyiv’s conditional readiness for an energy armistice, while noting that reaching a verifiable deal required mutual commitments.