Conflict & Security
Trump announces Ukraine-Russia energy ceasefire; Zelenskyy says it was 'news to me'
October 12, 2026 at 01:00 PM · Updated 4d ago
7 reports · 3 in Arabic, 4 in English · over 16 hours
Trump announced an immediate "energy ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine; Zelenskyy said the truce was "news to me" as Russian strikes continued.
- Trump announced an immediate "energy ceasefire" in the Russia-Ukraine war, stating both parties had agreed.
- Zelenskyy said the deal was "news to me" and accused Russia of violating it, citing strikes on a Kharkiv power station and more than 200 attacks over the past week.
- Zelenskyy warned that Kyiv may respond in kind if Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure continue.
- French President Emmanuel Macron said Paris supports a "real energy ceasefire."
- Zelenskyy said Russia struck six Ukrainian energy facilities hours after Trump's announcement, causing blackouts in Izyum and damage in western Ukraine.
- Zelenskyy said 33 people were injured and described the attacks as Putin's answer to Trump.
- Zelenskyy said Ukraine is willing to back the energy ceasefire if Russia does the same.
- Speaking at the Warsaw Security Forum, Zelenskyy said Kyiv had previously proposed a similar energy ceasefire to Russia itself.
- Zelenskyy thanked Poland and Norway for diesel supplies, saying Ukraine lacks oil reserves and must import petroleum products.
- Zelenskyy said the United States has the power and means to force Russia into a genuine energy ceasefire.
- Zelenskyy said that Ukraine's negotiating team is in near-daily contact with the Trump administration.
- Zelenskyy held talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.








