Archive · 12 Oct 2026
Trump Announces Energy Ceasefire as Zelensky Seeks Reciprocal Russian Halt
Donald Trump said Russia and Ukraine should immediately stop attacking energy sites.
He said both countries had agreed, but the plan’s details were not explained.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky first said the announcement was news to him.
He later said Ukraine supported the ceasefire and was waiting for more information from the United States.
Zelensky said Ukraine would stop hitting Russian oil refineries if Russia stopped attacking Ukraine’s energy system.
He said both sides must follow the deal and that Ukraine needs real guarantees.
Trump also criticized Ukraine’s refinery attacks and linked them to higher fuel prices.
Zelensky warned that a separate diesel arrangement could give Russia money to continue the war.
Trump announced an immediate Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire, but its terms and enforcement were not detailed.
Zelensky said Ukraine would stop striking Russian oil refineries if Russia halted attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, with reciprocal steps and guarantees.
After initially telling Axios the announcement was news to him, Zelensky said Ukraine supported the ceasefire and was awaiting details from Washington.
Trump urged Ukraine to stop refinery strikes, blamed them for contributing to higher fuel prices, and said Ukraine should have a new president.
Zelensky criticized a US-Russia diesel arrangement, citing concern that Russian energy revenue could support the war; he also reported heavy Russian attacks and sought more European military support.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky; the proposed ceasefire concerns Russia and Ukraine.
- What
- Trump announced an immediate energy ceasefire; Zelensky said Ukraine supports it but expects Russia to halt its attacks too.
- When
- Sunday, October 11, following Trump’s announcement.
- Where
- Russia and Ukraine; Zelensky also discussed the proposal with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
- Why
- The proposal concerns stopping attacks on energy infrastructure amid disputes over refinery strikes, fuel prices, and Russian diesel supplies.
Ukraine’s position
Trump’s position
Refinery strikes and de-escalation
Ukraine’s position
Zelensky said Ukraine would stop striking Russian refineries if Russia stopped attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, and insisted on reciprocal steps and guarantees.
Trump’s position
Trump urged Ukraine to stop striking Russian refineries and blamed the attacks for contributing to higher fuel prices.
Ceasefire announcement
Ukraine’s position
Zelensky initially said the announcement was news to him; he later said Ukraine supported the ceasefire while awaiting details and Russia’s commitment.
Trump’s position
Trump said an immediate energy ceasefire was in effect and that both Russia and Ukraine had agreed.
Russian diesel supplies
Ukraine’s position
Zelensky criticized the arrangement, warning that Russian energy revenue could help Moscow sustain its military campaign.
Trump’s position
Trump presented the diesel arrangement as a way to address fuel shortages and rising costs.
- Ceasefire announcement
- Trump said an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine was effective immediately and that both sides had agreed.
- Terms and implementation
- The reports did not specify how the ceasefire would be monitored or enforced; Zelensky said Ukraine was awaiting details from Washington.
- Ukraine’s stated condition
- Zelensky said Ukraine would stop striking Russian oil refineries if Russia stopped attacking Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
- Guarantees
- Zelensky said de-escalation steps must be reciprocal and backed by real guarantees.
- Russian attacks cited
- Zelensky said Russia used around 1,450 aerial bombs, 75 missiles, and more than 1,640 attack drones in one week.
- European assistance
- Zelensky said Ukraine would continue talks with European leaders about additional military support, especially air defence and ammunition for combat aircraft.
- Diesel arrangement
- Trump announced an arrangement for Russian diesel supplies to the United States and global markets; Zelensky warned that Russian energy revenue could support Moscow’s war effort.
Sources
Zelenskyy Backs Trump Energy Ceasefire, Says Russia Must Commit Too
‘If Russia stops…’: Zelensky says Ukraine ready to halt oil refinery strikes on THIS condition
Zelensky Says Will Stop Russia Refinery Attacks. But There's 1 Condition
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