Trump announces Russia-Ukraine 'energy ceasefire'

AI-generated briefing · First published 2026-10-12 05:55:42 UTC

Trump says both sides agreed to halt energy strikes; Kyiv calls it 'news for me' and awaits details.

US President Donald Trump announced an immediate 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine, saying both sides agreed to stop strikes on energy infrastructure. [1] [2] [3] [4]

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the announcement was 'news for me' but Ukraine would accept it if Russia agrees; Moscow has not commented. [1] [2] [4]

Oil prices fell more than one percent after the announcement. [5] [6]

Sources

1. Trump says Russia and Ukraine agree to 'energy ceasefire'

   France 24 English · 2026-10-11 14:39:26 UTC · Full text

2. 🔴 Trump says Russia and Ukraine agree to 'energy ceasefire'

   France 24 English · 2026-10-11 14:41:09 UTC · Full text

3. Trump says Ukraine and Russia have agreed 'energy ceasefire'

   BBC World · 2026-10-11 14:46:50 UTC · Full text

4. Trump announces 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine

   DW English · 2026-10-11 14:47:00 UTC · Full text

5. Oil prices fall after Trump claims ‘energy ceasefire’ in Ukraine war

   Financial Times · 2026-10-12 04:43:13 UTC · Summary only

6. Live: Oil prices fall after Trump unilaterally announces Russia-Ukraine 'energy ceasefire'

   France 24 English · 2026-10-12 05:29:41 UTC · Full text

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