Donald Trump Says Russia, Ukraine Agree to Immediate ‘Energy Ceasefire’

US President Donald Trump on Sunday, October 11, 2026, announced that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an immediate “energy ceasefire” in their ongoing war, urging both sides not to violate the arrangement. However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had not been informed of the agreement, raising questions about its status and implementation. Neither Moscow nor Kyiv had officially confirmed the deal at the time of the announcement.

Trump announced the development in a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, stating that the ceasefire would take effect immediately. He did not provide details about its duration, scope or enforcement mechanism. 'Should Have Won Nobel Prize 8 Times': Donald Trump Slams Norway Over Peace Prize Snub.

Donald Trump Announces Immediate Energy Ceasefire Between Russia and Ukraine

Effective Immediately: An ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine. https://t.co/PukfiuHOdy

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) October 11, 2026

Zelenskyy Says Ukraine Is Ready for Reciprocal Ceasefire

Zelenskyy told Axios that the announcement was “news to him” but indicated that Ukraine would agree to the arrangement if Russia also committed to stopping attacks on energy infrastructure. Earlier on Sunday, the Ukrainian president said Kyiv was prepared to halt strikes on Russian oil refineries if Moscow stopped targeting Ukraine's energy facilities.

He stressed that any steps towards de-escalation must be mutual and supported by credible guarantees. Zelenskyy also called on Trump to press Russia to stop attacks on Ukraine's energy system. Donald Trump Says Ukraine Strikes on Russia Refineries Are Driving Up Diesel Prices, Calls on Volodymyr Zelensky To Stop.

Trump Criticises Ukraine's Attacks on Russian Refineries

The announcement came amid growing tensions over attacks on energy infrastructure. Trump had recently criticised Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil refineries, arguing that such operations could affect global fuel supplies and prices.

He also blamed Zelenskyy for the continuation of the war and suggested that Ukraine should consider a change in leadership, remarks that drew a strong response from Kyiv.

The US president's announcement followed a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, during which the two leaders discussed the war and a reported arrangement involving Russian diesel supplies to the US and global markets.

Energy Infrastructure at the Centre of the Conflict

Energy facilities have become important targets during the Russia-Ukraine war, which began with Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022. Russian strikes have damaged Ukrainian power infrastructure, while Ukrainian forces have targeted Russian oil refineries and other energy-related facilities.

A ceasefire covering these sites could help reduce damage to critical infrastructure and limit disruptions to electricity and fuel supplies. However, its effectiveness would depend on clearly defined terms, reciprocal commitments and compliance by both sides.

Ceasefire Status Remains Unclear

Despite Trump's announcement, uncertainty remains over whether a formal agreement has been reached. The lack of publicly available details and confirmation from both governments leaves questions about which facilities would be covered and how violations would be addressed.

For now, Zelenskyy's conditional support points to the possibility of a reciprocal arrangement, but the proposed energy ceasefire cannot yet be considered fully confirmed by both parties.

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