U.S. President Donald Trump announced on October 11 that Russia and Ukraine had reached an immediate "energy ceasefire" to stop attacks on energy infrastructure. The announcement came in a brief social media post, where Trump stated that both sides had agreed to the deal and urged them not to break it.
No official confirmation from either Russia or Ukraine has been provided. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had previously pushed for a 60-day full ceasefire. Trump’s statement did not include details about the terms of the agreement or how it would be enforced.
The deal follows Trump’s recent meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which he brokered a diesel deal. Trump has criticized Ukrainian leadership for not making sufficient progress in peace talks. The energy ceasefire is seen as a separate initiative, focusing on protecting critical infrastructure.
This is not the first time Trump has made public claims about diplomatic progress without official backing. Previous announcements on similar matters have been met with skepticism from international observers. The situation remains under close scrutiny as both sides continue their conflict.
