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  "id": 7368692,
  "title": "Ukraine war latest: Zelensky 'not sure' Russia wants to stop strikes on energy infrastructure",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/ukraine-war-latest-zelensky-not-sure-russia-wants-to-stop-strikes-on",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T18:05:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Kyiv Independent",
    "slug": "kyiv-independent",
    "url": "https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-latest-zelensky-ready-to-cease-strikes-on-energy-targets-if-partners-can-ensure-russia-stops-likewise/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 14, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Ukraine and Russia had agreed to halt strikes on energy targets. However, neither Ukraine nor Russia has confirmed the existence of this agreement. In response to Trump's claim, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed uncertainty about Russia's willingness to abide by such an accord. Zelensky stated that if the partners are prepared to guarantee Russia's genuine intent to refrain from attacking energy infrastructure, electrical facilities, critical infrastructure, and food transportation, then Ukraine would also commit to preventing its own strikes in those areas. A Ukrainian energy official confirmed that they had not heard any such news regarding an energy ceasefire.",
  "summary": "Key developments on Sept. 14: * Trump claims Ukraine, Russia agree to halt strikes on energy targets, Kyiv unaware of deal * Russian general involved in Donetsk offensives reportedly killed in Ukrainian strike * Drone strikes near Polish border show Putin's 'desperation,' NATO's Rutte says U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on Sept. 14 that Ukraine and Russia have agreed to halt strikes on…",
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        "published": "2026-09-14T15:28:00.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Kyiv Independent",
        "title": "BREAKING: Trump claims Ukraine, Russia agree to halt strikes on energy targets, Kyiv unaware of deal",
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        "title": "Trump says Russia, Ukraine agree to avoid energy targets as fuel prices rise",
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        "title": "Trump Claims Ukraine, Russia Agreed to Halt Energy Infrastructure Strikes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/trump-claims-ukraine-russia-agreed-to-halt-energy-infrastructure",
        "published": "2026-09-14T16:28:58.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Interfax-Ukraine",
        "title": "Zelenskyy: Ukraine ready to refrain from hitting Russia critical infrastructure if partners ensure cessation of Russia strikes on Ukraine",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/zelenskyy-ukraine-ready-to-refrain-from-hitting-russia-critical",
        "published": "2026-09-14T16:31:39.000Z"
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        "published": "2026-09-14T16:32:02.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Meduza (English)",
        "title": "Trump claims Moscow and Kyiv agreed to an energy ceasefire, but Zelensky says Ukraine will halt its strikes only if partners secure a genuine Russian commitment",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/trump-claims-moscow-and-kyiv-agreed-to-an-energy-ceasefire-but",
        "published": "2026-09-14T16:55:49.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Donald Trump Says Russia & Ukraine Agree To Stop Attacks On Energy Targets, Details Remain Unclear",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Trump says Ukraine, Russia agree not to hit energy targets",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/trump-says-ukraine-russia-agree-not-to-hit-energy-targets",
        "published": "2026-09-14T17:02:02.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "DW News",
        "title": "Trump seeks halt to energy attacks by both Russia, Ukraine",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/trump-seeks-halt-to-energy-attacks-by-both-russia-ukraine",
        "published": "2026-09-14T17:59:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Trump says Ukraine, Russia agree not to hit energy targets",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/trump-says-ukraine-russia-agree-not-to-hit-energy-targets-7390059",
        "published": "2026-09-14T19:43:39.000Z"
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