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  "id": 13776678,
  "title": "Zelenskyy says Trump and Musk blame him for prolonging war because they can't stop Putin",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/zelenskyy-says-trump-and-musk-blame-him-for-prolonging-war-because",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T18:25:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Voice of Ukraine",
    "slug": "new-voice-of-ukraine",
    "url": "https://english.nv.ua/nation/how-zelenskyy-responded-to-trump-and-musk-s-accusations-regarding-war-50649049.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine told ABC News that U.S. President Donald Trump and American entrepreneur Elon Musk are falsely blaming him for the ongoing Russian war in Ukraine. Zelenskyy explained that these individuals cannot find a way to stop Putin, and believe it is easier to pressure others rather than confront Putin directly. He also noted that rising diesel prices are due to the war in the Middle East and sea route blockades, not the conflict in Ukraine. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of speaking truthfully and transparently with the public, stating that people must be informed of the reality of the situation. On October 10, Trump accused Zelenskyy of the ability to end the war but choosing not to, urging Ukraine to select a new president willing to negotiate. Musk responded to this claim on social media, labeling it as excessive. In response to Trump's statement, Zelenskyy proposed a 60-day ceasefire and subsequent elections if Putin agrees to it.",
  "summary": "U.S. President Donald Trump and American billionaire Elon Musk are blaming President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for the continuation of Russia's war against Ukraine because they cannot stop Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Ukrainian leader told ABC News on Oct. 11.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Ukrinform - Politics",
        "title": "Trump announces start of energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/trump-announces-start-of-energy-ceasefire-between-russia-and-ukraine",
        "published": "2026-10-11T15:21:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Seeking Alpha News",
        "title": "Zelenskyy says Trump's Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire deal was a surprise: Axios",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/zelenskyy-says-trumps-russia-ukraine-energy-ceasefire-deal-was-a",
        "published": "2026-10-11T15:52:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Forbes",
        "title": "Trump Says Russia And Ukraine Have Reached ‘Energy Ceasefire’— Zelenskyy Reportedly Calls That ‘News For Me’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/trump-says-russia-and-ukraine-have-reached-energy-ceasefire-zelenskyy",
        "published": "2026-10-11T16:09:02.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Zelenskyy says ready to hold Ukraine elections if Russia offers 60-day ceasefire",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/zelenskyy-says-ready-to-hold-ukraine-elections-if-russia-offers-60",
        "published": "2026-10-11T16:17:27.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "Ukraine backs ceasefire after Trump declares surprise deal is done",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/ukraine-backs-ceasefire-after-trump-declares-surprise-deal-is-done",
        "published": "2026-10-11T16:36:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "Ukraine backs ceasefire after Trump declares surprise deal is done",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/ukraine-backs-ceasefire-after-trump-declares-surprise-deal-is-done-13752617",
        "published": "2026-10-11T16:36:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Euromaidan Press",
        "title": "Hours after Trump declared an energy ceasefire, Russia hit Kharkiv power plant, one of 200-plus strikes on Ukraine’s grid this week, Zelenskyy says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/hours-after-trump-declared-an-energy-ceasefire-russia-hit-kharkiv",
        "published": "2026-10-11T17:21:20.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Ukraine's Zelenskyy tells ABC he will organise elections if Russia agrees to 60-day ceasefire",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/ukraines-zelenskyy-tells-abc-he-will-organise-elections-if-russia",
        "published": "2026-10-11T17:36:47.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}