Trump Claims Russia and Ukraine Reach Immediate Energy Ceasefire

WHO:

NBC News - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated, “OK, if they want energy ceasefire, we are open for this,” regarding the ceasefire announcement.

NBC News - Zelenskyy indicated he would hold elections if Russia agreed to a 60-day ceasefire, stating, “it’s up to Ukrainians” to choose their leader.

NBC News - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated, “OK, if they want energy ceasefire, we are open for this,” regarding the ceasefire announcement.

NBC News - Zelenskyy indicated he would hold elections if Russia agreed to a 60-day ceasefire, stating, “it’s up to Ukrainians” to choose their leader.

NBC News - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated, “If President Trump negotiated it with [Russian President Vladimir] Putin — please tell us when the ceasefire begins — we are ready and we will accept it.”

NBC News - Zelenskyy indicated he would hold elections if Russia agreed to a 60-day ceasefire, stating, “it’s up to Ukrainians” to choose their leader.

NBC News - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated, “OK, if they want energy ceasefire, we are open for this,” regarding the ceasefire announcement.

NBC News - A Ukrainian official commented, “We just read it as you did,” in response to Trump's announcement.

NBC News - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated, “OK, if they want energy ceasefire, we are open for this,” regarding the ceasefire announcement.

NBC News - A Ukrainian official commented, “We just read it as you did,” in response to Trump's announcement.

NBC News - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated, “OK, if they want energy ceasefire, we are open for this,” regarding the ceasefire announcement.

NBC News - A source close to Zelenskyy indicated that the announcement was unexpected, stating, “We just read it as you did.”

NBC News - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated, “If Russians agree to an energy ceasefire Ukraine will agree.”

NBC News - Zelenskyy told Axios that he knew nothing about a ceasefire deal.

NBC News - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated, “This was news for me,” regarding Trump's announcement of the energy ceasefire.

NBC News - Zelenskyy indicated he would hold elections if Russia agreed to a 60-day ceasefire.

CNN - President Donald Trump announced the energy ceasefire.

NBC News - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded to Trump's announcement.

Bloomberg - Former US Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor commented on the implications of Trump's diesel deal.

WHAT:

NBC News - Zelenskyy reiterated that he was ready to halt strikes on Russian refineries if the Kremlin halts its own attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, stating, “We are open for this.”

NBC News - Trump’s diesel deal includes a release of 300,000 tons of diesel “immediately,” followed by 500,000 tons in November and another million after that.

NBC News - Trump stated, “Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine. Both parties have agreed. Do not break it!” in his announcement.

NBC News - Trump’s diesel deal includes a release of 300,000 tons of diesel “immediately,” followed by 500,000 tons in November and another million after that.

NBC News - Trump stated, “I suggest they get a new leader who can make a deal, because he could have made many deals.”

NBC News - Trump stated, “Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine. Both parties have agreed. Do not break it!” in his announcement.

NBC News - Trump’s announcement of the energy ceasefire follows a controversial diesel purchasing deal with Moscow.

NBC News - Trump stated, “Both parties have agreed. Do not break it!” in his announcement regarding the ceasefire.

NBC News - Trump stated, “Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine. Both parties have agreed. Do not break it!” in his announcement.

NBC News - Zelenskyy indicated he would hold elections if Russia agreed to a 60-day ceasefire, stating, “it’s up to Ukrainians” to choose their leader.

NBC News - Trump’s announcement of the energy ceasefire follows a controversial diesel purchasing deal with Moscow.

NBC News - Trump stated, “Both parties have agreed. Do not break it!” in his announcement regarding the ceasefire.

NBC News - Trump’s announcement of the energy ceasefire follows a dramatic few days in which he agreed to a diesel deal with the Kremlin.

NBC News - Trump stated, “I suggest they get a new leader who can make a deal, because he could have made many deals.”

NBC News - Zelenskyy indicated he would hold elections if Russia agreed to a 60-day ceasefire, stating, “it’s up to Ukrainians” to choose their leader.

NBC News - Zelenskyy reiterated that he was ready to halt strikes on Russian refineries if the Kremlin halts its own attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.

NBC News - Zelenskyy expressed readiness to halt strikes on Russian refineries if the Kremlin halts its attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, stating, “We are open for this.”

NBC News - Trump’s diesel deal includes a release of 300,000 tons of diesel “immediately,” followed by 500,000 tons in November and another million after that.

CNN - Trump claimed that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an “energy ceasefire” effective immediately.

NBC News - Trump stated, “Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine. Both parties have agreed. Do not break it!”

NBC News - Trump announced a deal that would see Russia release 300,000 tons of diesel “to the American and global marketplace,” followed by 500,000 tons in November and another million after that.

Fox News - The announcement of the ceasefire follows Trump's recent deal easing Russian diesel exports.

WHERE:

CNN - Talks involving Trump, Jared Kushner, and special envoy Steve Witkoff took place in Miami.

WHEN:

NBC News - Trump made a similar announcement a month prior to the current announcement.

NBC News - The deal for diesel exports includes a release of 300,000 tons immediately, 500,000 tons in November, and another million after that.

WHY:

NBC News - Trump has sought to blame the Ukraine conflict for a global fuel shortage that has driven diesel prices to record highs since the U.S. launched the Middle East war in February.

NBC News - Zelenskyy noted that it is easy for Ukraine to be blamed for higher fuel prices “when everybody in the world understands [that] because of the war in [the] Middle East, the prices are rising.”

NBC News - Zelenskyy reiterated that he would hold elections if Russia agreed to a 60-day ceasefire, emphasizing, “it’s up to Ukrainians” to choose their leader.

NBC News - Trump has sought to blame the Ukraine conflict for a global fuel shortage that has driven diesel prices to record highs since the U.S. launched the Middle East war in February.

NBC News - Trump criticized Zelenskyy, suggesting he should “get a new leader who can make a deal,” which left Kyiv and its European allies reeling.

NBC News - The announcement comes after Trump criticized Zelenskyy, suggesting he should get a new leader who can make a deal.

NBC News - Zelenskyy indicated he would agree to an energy ceasefire if Russia does, stating, “But if Russians agree to an energy ceasefire Ukraine will agree.”

HOW:

Bloomberg - William Taylor commented that Trump’s diesel agreement could provide Moscow with additional revenue to prolong its war in Ukraine while undermining economic sanctions.

Bloomberg - William Taylor stated that Ukraine needs greater access to military technology, including Starlink connectivity, to target Russian missile launchers.

Bloomberg - William Taylor commented that Trump’s diesel agreement could provide Moscow with additional revenue to prolong its war in Ukraine while undermining economic sanctions.

CNN - The ceasefire announcement followed discussions between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

(UPDATED October 12, 2026 14:12 UTC)

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has expressed openness to a ceasefire, stating he would hold elections if Russia agrees to a 60-day halt in hostilities, emphasizing that it’s up to Ukrainians to choose their leader. In related news, Trump announced a diesel deal that includes an immediate release of 300,000 tons, with additional shipments planned for November and beyond, as he continues to blame the Ukraine conflict for soaring diesel prices. However, William Taylor warned that this agreement could inadvertently provide Moscow with extra revenue, potentially prolonging the conflict while undermining existing economic sanctions.

(UPDATED October 12, 2026 13:24 UTC)

In a significant development, Trump announced an immediate energy ceasefire in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, stating that both parties have agreed to this arrangement. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy expressed openness to a ceasefire and indicated he would hold elections if Russia committed to a 60-day pause, emphasizing that it’s up to Ukrainians to choose their leader. Additionally, Trump revealed a diesel deal that includes a release of 300,000 tons of diesel immediately, followed by 500,000 tons in November and another million after that, as he has sought to address the global fuel shortage exacerbated by the conflict.

(UPDATED October 12, 2026 03:13 UTC)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed readiness to accept a ceasefire negotiated by Trump with Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating that he would hold elections if Russia agreed to a 60-day pause in hostilities. Trump's proposed diesel deal includes an immediate release of 300,000 tons, followed by 500,000 tons in November and an additional million afterward, as he suggested Ukraine needs a new leader capable of making deals. He has also pointed to the Ukraine conflict as a key factor behind the global fuel shortage that has driven diesel prices to record highs since the onset of the Middle East war.

(UPDATED October 12, 2026 02:21 UTC)

In a significant development, Trump announced an energy ceasefire in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, stating, “Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine. Both parties have agreed. Do not break it!” In response, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy expressed openness to the ceasefire, while a Ukrainian official remarked that they were learning about the announcement just like everyone else. Zelenskyy also highlighted the challenges Ukraine faces, noting that it’s easy to be blamed for rising fuel prices when the war in the Middle East is contributing to the situation.

(UPDATED October 11, 2026 23:57 UTC)

In a significant announcement, Trump declared an immediate energy ceasefire in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, stating that both parties have agreed to this arrangement and urging them not to break it. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy responded positively, expressing openness to the ceasefire and indicating that he would hold elections if Russia commits to a 60-day pause in hostilities, emphasizing that the decision lies with the Ukrainian people. Additionally, Zelenskyy pointed out that while Ukraine often faces blame for rising fuel prices, the global situation, particularly due to the war in the Middle East, is a major contributing factor.

(UPDATED October 11, 2026 20:57 UTC)

President Trump announced an energy ceasefire, stating, "Both parties have agreed. Do not break it!" in a move that follows a controversial diesel purchasing deal with Moscow, which could potentially provide Russia with extra revenue to sustain its war efforts in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed openness to the ceasefire, noting that he would hold elections if Russia agrees to a 60-day pause, emphasizing that "it’s up to Ukrainians" to choose their leader. A source close to Zelenskyy revealed that the announcement was unexpected, stating, "We just read it as you did."

(UPDATED October 11, 2026 19:56 UTC)

Ukrainian President Volodyr Zelenskyy has expressed willingness to agree to an energy ceasefire if Russia is on board, although he also mentioned to Axios that he is unaware of any ceasefire deal. This announcement comes after President Trump recently proposed an energy ceasefire following a tense period in which he finalized a diesel deal with the Kremlin, suggesting that Russia needs a new leader capable of making deals. Meanwhile, William Taylor emphasized that Ukraine requires enhanced access to military technology, such as Starlink connectivity, to effectively target Russian missile launchers.

(UPDATED October 11, 2026 19:00 UTC)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed readiness to accept a ceasefire negotiated by President Trump with Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating, “please tell us when the ceasefire begins.” He also mentioned that he would hold elections if Russia agrees to a 60-day ceasefire, emphasizing that “it’s up to Ukrainians” to choose their leader, and reiterated his willingness to halt strikes on Russian refineries if the Kremlin does the same. Additionally, William Taylor highlighted that Ukraine requires greater access to military technology, including Starlink connectivity, to effectively target Russian missile launchers.

(UPDATED October 11, 2026 16:58 UTC)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed surprise at Trump’s announcement of an energy ceasefire and indicated he would consider holding elections if Russia agreed to a 60-day ceasefire. Zelenskyy also stated he is prepared to stop strikes on Russian refineries if the Kremlin halts its attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, saying, “We are open for this.” Meanwhile, Trump’s diesel deal, which includes an immediate release of 300,000 tons of diesel followed by 500,000 tons in November and another million after that, has raised concerns that it could provide Moscow with additional revenue to sustain its war efforts while undermining economic sanctions.

(UPDATED October 11, 2026 15:56 UTC)

President Trump has announced an immediate energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, claiming both parties have agreed to the terms. As part of the deal, Russia will release 300,000 tons of diesel to the global marketplace right away, with additional shipments of 500,000 tons in November and another million to follow. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed his willingness to agree to the ceasefire if Russia complies, while former US Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor has commented on the implications of this significant deal.