Trump Declares Energy Ceasefire Between Ukraine and Russia
US President Donald Trump announced an immediate energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine on Sunday, Oct. 11, saying that both parties agreed to halt attacks on energy infrastructure. The announcement follows days of diplomatic friction over US diesel sanctions waivers, Ukrainian refinery strikes, and President Volodymyr Zelensky’s conditional offer of a reciprocal energy truce.
On October 11, US President Donald Trump announced an "energy ceasefire" in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, marking an unexpected move amid ongoing tensions. The cease-fire called for an immediate halt to attacks on energy infrastructure by both sides. Trump's announcement, shared on Truth Social, declared the halt effective immediately, urging all parties to respect it.
The move followed days of diplomatic tension over cross-border energy strikes and fuel trade. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had previously suggested a reciprocal halt to attacks against Ukrainian energy networks if Russia agreed to similar measures. Zelensky highlighted the gravity of recent Russian strikes, which had targeted Ukraine's electrical sector and oil infrastructure, leading to 153 civilian deaths in a single week.
Trump's decision came amid friction between Washington and Kyiv over energy issues, including a recent US commercial arrangement for Russian diesel fuel exports. Critics argued the timing was problematic for ongoing peace talks in Miami.
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