Agadir – US President Donald Trump announced an immediate “energy ceasefire” between Russia and Ukraine today, claiming that both sides had agreed to stop attacks on energy infrastructure.
However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Trump’s announcement came as a surprise, indicating that he had not been aware of the proposed agreement before the US president made it public. Zelenskyy later expressed support for the initiative but said Kyiv was waiting for details from Washington.
“Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine. Both parties have agreed. Do not break it!” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
Zelenskyy addressed the announcement in a post on X, saying he had discussed the ceasefire with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
“I just spoke with Mark Carney, Alex Stubb, and Mark Rutte. And we discussed the energy ceasefire that President Trump announced. Ukraine supports the ceasefire, and it’s important for Russia to support it as well. We are awaiting details from the American side,” he wrote.
The Ukrainian president added that Kyiv remained committed to efforts to reduce hostilities and protect civilians.
“From our Ukrainian side, there is always FULL support for de-escalation steps, protection of lives, and the necessary decisions to end the war and ensure lasting peace,” he said.
The announcement comes amid continued Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure and Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries. Kyiv has said it is willing to stop targeting Russian energy facilities if Moscow also ends its attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
Announcement follows US-Russia diesel deal
Trump’s announcement follows his October 9 discussion with Russian President Vladimir Putin, after which he said Moscow had agreed to supply diesel fuel to the United States and international markets.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Russia would immediately supply more than 300,000 tons of diesel, followed by another 500,000 tons in November and an additional 1 million tons thereafter. He also outlined the possibility of further deliveries, depending on the condition of Russian refineries.
Trump said the agreement would help bring down fuel prices in the United States and worldwide, describing lower prices for American farmers, ranchers, and truckers as a priority.
The diesel agreement drew criticism from Ukraine, which has argued that easing restrictions on Russian energy exports could provide Moscow with additional revenue to sustain its war effort.
