Trump announces Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire; Kyiv says it is news

AI-generated briefing · First published

Trump claims Russia and Ukraine agreed to an immediate energy ceasefire. Zelenskyy says he has no details and awaits confirmation.

U.S. President Trump posted on Truth Social that an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine took effect immediately, with both sides agreeing. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy told Axios the announcement was news to him and said Kyiv would accept it if Russia agrees. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

Zelenskyy said he discussed the claim with NATO Secretary-General Rutte, Canadian Prime Minister Carney and Finnish President Stubb. He added that Ukraine supports any step that reduces fighting and protects lives, but stressed that Russia must also back the ceasefire. [2] [6]

A Financial Times reporter said the claim was untrue and that Zelenskyy’s office had no information. Russian officials have not confirmed the agreement. [2]

Sources

  1. 特朗普称俄乌双方同意“能源停火”

    CCTV World · · Summary only

  2. 特朗普称俄乌能源停火即刻生效,双方均已同意 泽连斯基:对我来说是条新闻

    RFI Chinese · · Full text

  3. 特朗普称俄乌进入“能源停火” 泽连斯基回应说“这是个新闻”

    CCTV World · · Summary only

  4. Zelenskyy welcomes US-announced energy ceasefire

    Al Jazeera · · Summary only

  5. 10月12日隔夜要闻:特朗普宣称俄乌已同意“能源停火” 威胁停止向乌克兰供武 泽连斯基称对能源停火不知情

    Sina Finance · · Full text

  6. 特朗普宣布俄乌达成“能源停火”,称协议立即生效

    Sina Finance · · Excerpt

  7. Trump touts surprise 'energy ceasefire' – Zelensky says he hasn't seen details, Moscow silent

    France 24 English · · Excerpt

Link to this briefing