Trump says Russia and Ukraine agree to 'energy ceasefire'

US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday, October 11, that an immediate "energy ceasefire" is in effect between Russia and Ukraine. Writing on Truth Social, Trump stated that both parties have agreed to halt strikes on each other's energy infrastructure and urged them not to break the arrangement. Gulf News, Live Mint, and Euronews all noted the announcement was made via the Truth Social network.

According to the Jerusalem Post, Ukraine has recently offered to stop attacking Russian energy facilities, such as oil facilities, on the condition that Moscow ceases targeting Ukraine's electricity infrastructure. The Jerusalem Post reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin ultimately demanded the lifting of sanctions on Russian oil and diesel trade in response to such proposals.

Kyiv Post reports that President Volodymyr Zelensky affirmed Ukraine's readiness to suspend long-range drone strikes on Russian refineries if there is a reciprocal, verifiable halt to attacks on Ukraine’s heating and electricity networks.

The announcement follows Trump's recent comments criticizing President Zelensky and suggesting Ukraine should get a new leader to settle the war. Trump also stated that Ukrainian attacks on refineries are worsening diesel shortages and hurting American farmers. Live Mint reported that this development follows a deal in which Washington will import millions of tons of Russian diesel to help lower domestic fuel prices.

The Jerusalem Post noted that Ukraine and European officials have warned that Russia could receive economic benefits without committing to reduce attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure.

Brief written by urgent.news from Gulf News, Jerusalem Post, Live Mint, Euronews, Kyiv Post — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.