{
  "id": 14070316,
  "title": "Trump says Putin wants deal more than Zelensky, insists ceasefire has been agreed upon",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/trump-says-putin-wants-deal-more-than-zelensky-insists-ceasefire-has",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T00:00:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/international/internationalrussia-ukraine-war/article-911488"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 12, 2026, US President Donald Trump asserted that Russian President Vladimir Putin was more inclined to reach a deal compared to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. During a White House press statement, Trump claimed that the Russian leader wanted to make a deal more than his Ukrainian counterpart, stating, \"I think, actually, Putin wants to make a deal more than Zelensky.\"\n\nWhen questioned about his recent ceasefire announcement, Trump responded, \"They agreed. You know why? Because I said, 'You agree' - that's why.\" He added, \"They agreed because I said they agreed, and that thing has to get settled.\"\n\nZelensky expressed surprise at the ceasefire announcement, telling Axios that it was news to him. He indicated Ukraine's willingness to agree to a ceasefire if Russia accepted an energy ceasefire. Ukrainian officials had also suggested suspending strikes on Russian refineries in exchange for Moscow ceasing attacks on Ukraine's energy facilities.\n\nA diplomatic source revealed to The Jerusalem Post that Ukraine had made proposals for both nations to cease targeting energy infrastructure. Ukraine's offer required Moscow to stop striking Ukraine's electricity infrastructure. In return, the source claimed that Putin requested the removal of sanctions on Russian oil and diesel trade.\n\nOn Friday, Trump announced an agreement with Putin to increase Russian diesel supplies to American and international markets, claiming it would lower fuel prices and criticized Ukraine's refinery attacks. However, Ukrainian and European officials argued that sanction relief would benefit Russia economically but would not result in a matching commitment to reduce attacks on Ukraine.\n\nTrump's comments followed his suggestion on Saturday that a new Ukrainian president should be elected. Zelensky responded on Sunday, stating that Ukrainians would decide their leader. He offered to organize elections if Russia agreed to a full 60-day ceasefire. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen endorsed Zelensky's call for a ceasefire, according to Reuters and Amichai Stein.",
  "summary": "“They agreed. You know why? Because I said, ‘You agree’ - that’s why,” Trump responded. “They agreed because I said they agreed, and that thing has to get settled.”",
  "key_points": [
    "Trump claims Putin desires deal more than Zelensky",
    "Ceasefire agreement reportedly reached between US and Russia",
    "Ukraine skeptical, seeks energy ceasefire and sanctions relief"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Trump’s unilateral claims of a ceasefire agreement prioritize rapid diplomatic resolution and Russian energy interests over the specific infrastructure security demands and sovereign political processes required by Ukraine.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "Zelensky unleashes on Trump over Russia diesel deal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/zelensky-unleashes-on-trump-over-russia-diesel-deal",
        "published": "2026-10-13T00:16:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Trump says Putin ‘wants to make a deal more than Zelenskyy’ as Ukraine accuses Russia of violating energy ceasefire",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/trump-says-putin-wants-to-make-a-deal-more-than-zelenskyy-as-ukraine",
        "published": "2026-10-13T01:10:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Will Trump's Russia diesel deal actually bring down prices?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/will-trumps-russia-diesel-deal-actually-bring-down-prices",
        "published": "2026-10-13T01:22:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}