Trump Claims Russia and Ukraine Agree to Energy Ceasefire

<p>President Donald Trump claimed on October 11, 2026, that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an "energy ceasefire" and will cease attacks on each other's energy facilities. </p><ul><li>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated to Axios, "The announcement was news for me. But if Russians agree to an energy ceasefire, Ukraine will agree." </li></ul><p><strong>Why it matters:</strong> An "energy ceasefire" would represent a significant diplomatic breakthrough ahead of the winter. It is currently unclear if Russia has indeed agreed to stop the strikes. </p><hr /><ul><li>Trump made a similar announcement last month, but neither party confirmed that a deal was in place. Both Russia and Ukraine continued to attack energy infrastructure following that announcement.</li></ul><p><strong>What they're saying:</strong> Trump wrote on Truth Social, "Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine. Both parties have agreed. Do not break it!" </p><ul><li>In a brief interview after Trump's announcement, Zelensky told Axios, "If President Trump negotiated it with Putin, please tell us when the ceasefire begins. We are ready, and we will accept it." </li></ul><p><strong>Catch up quick:</strong> The announcement follows days of escalating tensions between Trump and Zelensky regarding Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil refineries.</p><ul><li>On October 9, Trump announced a deal to ease sanctions on Russian diesel exports to help reduce rising fuel prices, which angered Ukraine.</li><li>On October 10, Trump called for Ukraine to replace Zelensky, accusing him of missing opportunities to end the war.</li><li>Zelensky responded on October 11 on ABC's "This Week," stating that Ukraine would hold elections if Russia agreed to a 60-day ceasefire. He also mentioned that Ukraine was prepared to stop attacking Russian refineries if Moscow halted strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.</li></ul><p><strong>The big picture:</strong> The ongoing conflict with Iran has increased global fuel prices, putting additional pressure on Trump to provide relief for American consumers.</p><ul><li>Zelensky told ABC on Sunday, "It's more difficult to stop Putin than to pressure others." </li></ul><p><em>Editor's note: This is a breaking news story and will be updated.</em></p>