Trump claims Russia and Ukraine agree to energy ceasefire

President Donald Trump declared on Sunday that Russia and Ukraine had reached an energy ceasefire and pledged to cease attacks on each other's energy facilities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky informed Axios that he had not been previously briefed on the announcement. He stated that if the Russians agreed to an energy ceasefire, Ukraine would reciprocate.

The significance of an energy ceasefire lies in its potential as a major diplomatic breakthrough prior to the winter season. However, it is uncertain whether Russia has indeed agreed to halt the strikes. In a previous announcement last month, Trump made a similar claim, but neither side verified the existence of a deal, and the attacks on energy infrastructure continued.

Trump tweeted on Truth Social, "Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine. Both parties have agreed. Do not break it!" Zelensky, in a brief interview following Trump's announcement, asked, "If President Trump negotiated it with Putin, please tell us when the ceasefire begins. We are ready, and we will accept it."