Trump Declares Energy Ceasefire Between Russia and Ukraine

On October 11, 2026, United States President Donald Trump announced an immediate "energy ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine via his Truth Social platform. He stated that both parties had agreed to halt attacks on energy infrastructure, although there was no immediate confirmation from Kyiv or Moscow regarding the agreement.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky remarked that the ceasefire announcement was news to him but indicated that Ukraine would accept an energy ceasefire if Russia agreed. The announcement followed an escalation in attacks on energy facilities by both sides, with Ukraine targeting Russian oil refineries and Russia striking Ukraine's power and energy facilities.

Trump's announcement also came after a diesel supply agreement between Washington and Moscow, which has faced criticism from Kyiv due to concerns over increased Russian energy revenues potentially financing Moscow's war efforts. The specifics of the ceasefire remain unclear, particularly without confirmation from the involved countries.