U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday what he termed an “energy ceasefire” between Russia and Ukraine, stating on social media that both parties had agreed to halt attacks on energy infrastructure. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s office responded by expressing support for the concept but said it was awaiting specific details from Washington.
In a post on the Truth Social platform on Oct. 11, Trump wrote, “Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine. Both parties have agreed. Do not break it!”
The statement did not provide further information on the terms or verification of the arrangement. When asked for comment, the White House directed inquiries to the social media post. As of Sunday evening, Russian officials had not issued a public statement confirming the agreement.
Shortly after Trump’s announcement, Zelenskyy issued a statement on social media. “Ukraine supports the ceasefire, and it is important that Russia support it as well,” he wrote. “We are awaiting details from the American side.”
Zelenskyy added, “For our part, Ukraine always FULLY supports steps toward de-escalation, the protection of lives, and the decisions needed to end the war and guarantee lasting peace.”
The announcement follows recent public statements from both leaders regarding the targeting of energy facilities. Earlier on Sunday, during an appearance on ABC’s “This Week,” Zelenskyy said Ukraine would be “open” to such a ceasefire.
“If they want energy ceasefire, we are open for this. Don’t attack us. Don’t kill our children. We will stop attack[ing] your diesel,” Zelenskyy said, according to a transcript of the interview.
In the week prior, Trump had made statements critical of Zelenskyy and linked high diesel costs to his actions. He also stated he had reached an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin concerning the supply of Russian diesel. In response at the time, Zelenskyy had conditioned a halt to Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries on Russia ceasing its strikes against Ukraine’s electrical grid.
The conflict, which began with Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, has included recurrent strikes by both sides on energy-related infrastructure.
