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  "id": 13816197,
  "title": "'What energy ceasefire?' Zelenskyy surprised by Trump's announcement",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/what-energy-ceasefire-zelenskyy-surprised-by-trumps-announcement",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T22:25:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2026/10/1553367/what-energy-ceasefire-zelenskyy-surprised-trumps-announcement"
  },
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  "account": "US President Donald Trump declared an \"energy ceasefire\" between Ukraine and Russia on Sunday, causing confusion in Kyiv and silence from Moscow. However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed surprise at the announcement and said Ukraine supports the ceasefire, while Russia has yet to confirm its agreement. The ceasefire appeared shaky at best, as Russian strikes hit Ukrainian power plants, causing power outages. Trump's announcement came two days after he eased US sanctions on Russian diesel, which angered European allies and Zelenskyy, who saw it as emboldening Russian President Vladimir Putin. Western allies, including the UK, France, Canada, and the European Commission, called for Russia to uphold the deal, but faced criticism over the US-Russia diesel deal earlier in the week. Seven US senators, including four Republicans, blasted the diesel deal, calling it illegal. Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney also expressed outrage, saying it was in opposition to peace and stability in Europe. Germany's foreign minister said Berlin continued to fully support Zelenskyy, and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen backed the Ukrainian leader in his fight for his people's freedom.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump sowed confusion on Sunday, announcing an “energy ceasefire” between Ukraine and Russia that sparked astonishment in Kyiv, silence from Moscow and support from Ukraine’s Western allies.",
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        "title": "Trump claims Russia and Ukraine agreed to 'energy ceasefire'",
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        "published": "2026-10-11T14:47:00.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "Trump claims energy ceasefire reached between Russia and Ukraine",
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        "published": "2026-10-11T14:51:16.000Z"
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        "title": "Trump announces immediate ceasefire on energy facilities in Russia-Ukraine war",
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        "outlet": "Kyiv Independent",
        "title": "Ukraine war latest: Russia pounds Kyiv's energy infrastructure as Trump’s energy ceasefire claim catches Ukraine off guard",
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        "outlet": "ABC News (US)",
        "title": "Russia strikes power plant in Ukraine after Trump announces energy ceasefire",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/russia-strikes-power-plant-in-ukraine-after-trump-announces-energy",
        "published": "2026-10-11T18:13:57.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Ukrinform - Politics",
        "title": "Zelensky briefs von der Leyen on Russian strikes on energy infrastructure after Trump's ceasefire announcement",
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        "outlet": "National Post",
        "title": "Russian strikes hit Ukrainian power plants after Trump’s energy ceasefire claim",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/russian-strikes-hit-ukrainian-power-plants-after-trumps-energy",
        "published": "2026-10-11T19:49:27.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Euromaidan Press",
        "title": "Drones now cause about 96% of Russia’s battlefield losses. Ukraine’s drone force says it has hit more than 100,000 Russian troops this year alone",
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        "published": "2026-10-11T19:57:17.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "PBS NewsHour",
        "title": "Trump claims Russia and Ukraine agree to 'energy ceasefire' despite continued attacks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/trump-claims-russia-and-ukraine-agree-to-energy-ceasefire-despite",
        "published": "2026-10-11T21:25:24.000Z"
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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."
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