Breaking News · October 12, 2026, 6:21 AM CDT
As reported by Euronews.com:
Most stock markets rose early Monday as oil prices fell after Donald Trump announced an "energy ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine, which offset a fresh wave of Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.
Both main crude contracts, Brent and US WTI, sank more than 1% following the US president's declaration, even as it sparked astonishment in Kyiv, which also said Moscow had struck multiple power plants in the country.
"Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine," Trump said early Sunday on Truth Social.
His post came after he called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to halt attacks on Russian refineries and said it was "time for Ukraine to get a new president" who would finally settle the war.
Zelensky appeared to express surprise at the announcement, saying he was seeking further details, but added that "Ukraine supports the ceasefire, and it is important that Russia support it as well". Russia has yet to confirm its agreement.[1]
Video: FRANCE 24 English, October 12, 2026 — “Saudi Arabia: Riyadh airport struck again by Yemen's Houthis • FRANCE 24 English”. Matched to this story by shared names and terms in its title; watch the original for full context.
Where It Happened
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On the record
Do not break it!" His post came after he called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to halt attacks on Russian refineries and said it was "time for Ukraine to get a new president" who would finally settle the war.[1]
Speaking to a gathering of European security officials in Warsaw on Monday, the Ukrainian president said Ukraine would retaliate if strikes on its power grid continued: “If Russia does not agree to an energy ceasefire this winter, we will respond.” On Sunday Trump announced an “energy ceasefire” between Kyiv and Moscow that Zelenskyy said neither side had agreed to.[2]
The numbers in the reporting
How 5 outlets are reporting it
- Oil prices tumble as stocks rise after Trump touts 'energy ceasefire' (Euronews.com)
- Trump bears down on Zelensky as Russia keeps up attacks on Ukraine (Axios)
- Zelenskyy vows to retaliate if Russian strikes on Ukraine’s power grid continue (The Guardian)
- Oil falls after Trump declares 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine (CNBC)
- Kyiv says Russian strikes on energy facilities continue despite Trump’s ‘energy ceasefire’ (AP News)
What The Guardian reports
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has vowed to respond to Russia’s continuing attacks on the Ukrainian power grid as European leaders rally around Kyiv amid a feud with Donald Trump over Ukraine’s strikes on oil refineries.
Speaking to a gathering of European security officials in Warsaw on Monday, the Ukrainian president said Ukraine would retaliate if strikes on its power grid continued: “If Russia does not agree to an energy ceasefire this winter, we will respond.”
On Sunday Trump announced an “energy ceasefire” between Kyiv and Moscow that Zelenskyy said neither side had agreed to.[2]
What the official record says
Europa says, in its own words:
Then, on the Middle East, we of course condemn the escalated attacks by the Houthis at the airport and also express our condolences for the people who have lost their lives.[3]
Yesterday, I also spoke to the Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal.[3]
Earlier on Kemetic Minds
- World War 3 Watch: New video shows terrifying moment Saudi airport struck in deadly Houthi attack (2026-10-12)
- World War 3 Watch: US weighs strikes on Houthis and Iran after deadly Saudi airport attack (2026-10-12)
- Terror Watch: GCC Chief Condemns Houthi Terrorist Attack on King Khalid Airport, Reaffirms Full Solidarity… (2026-10-11)
- World War 3 Watch: Riyadh airport hit by missile, many wounded as Trump weighs strikes on Houthis (2026-10-10)
How to Verify This Yourself
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References
- Euronews.com. Oil prices tumble as stocks rise after Trump touts 'energy ceasefire'. ↩
- The Guardian. Zelenskyy vows to retaliate if Russian strikes on Ukraine’s power grid continue. ↩
- Europa. Foreign Affairs Council: Press remarks by High Representative Kaja Kallas upon arrival | EEAS Primary (official source) ↩
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