U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media on the South Lawn of the White House after arriving on Marine One in Washington, DC, U.S., Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
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President Donald Trump has claimed that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an “energy ceasefire” as both countries tackle energy infrastructure, but it is unclear whether either side has agreed to a truce.
“Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the war between Russia and Ukraine. Both sides agree. Don’t break it!” ” Trump said in a statement on social media, without providing details of the alleged pact.
The White House referred CNBC to social media publication when asked for more information on the ceasefire.
Trump’s statement on Truth Social comes as energy costs are soaring globally during the U.S.-Iran war. An energy truce between Ukraine and Russia could help ease the oil and gas crisis as winter approaches.
In a social media post, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said: “Ukraine supports the ceasefire, and it is important that Russia supports it as well. »
“We are waiting for details from the United States,” Zelensky said. “For our part, Ukraine still FULLY supports measures aimed at de-escalation, protection of lives and decisions necessary to end the war and ensure lasting peace.”
Earlier in the week, Trump lashed out at Zelenskyy, suggesting he should be replaced and blaming him for high diesel costs that threaten to complicate the Republican Party’s chances ahead of the November midterm elections. Trump also said he had reached a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin to introduce Russian diesel to the market.
Zelensky responded that Ukraine would only stop attacking oil refineries if Russia stopped its attacks on kyiv’s power grid.
Ceasefires between Russia and Ukraine have historically been difficult to maintain since Russia invaded its neighbor in 2022. Trump has repeatedly tried to end the conflict, but has so far been unsuccessful.
Zelenskyy, on ABC’s “This Week,” asked Trump on Sunday to “give them a signal, not (to) attack Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.”
“If they want an energy ceasefire, we’re open to that. Don’t attack us. Don’t kill our children. We’ll stop attacking your diesel,” he said, according to a transcript of the show.
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