Breaking News · October 11, 2026, 3:20 PM CDT
As reported by CNBC:
President Donald Trump claimed Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an "energy ceasefire" as the countries trade blows on energy infrastructure, but it's unclear whether either side has agreed to a truce.
"Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine. Trump said in a social media statement, without providing details about the alleged pact.
The White House referred CNBC to the social media post when asked for more information on the ceasefire. Trump's statement on Truth Social comes as energy costs soar globally during the U.S. war with Iran.
An energy truce between Ukraine and Russia could help to alleviate the oil and gas crunch ahead of winter.[1]
Video: Reuters, October 11, 2026 — “Trump calls for Ukraine to replace Zelenskiy”. Matched to this story by shared names and terms in its title; watch the original for full context.
On the record
In a social media post, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said: "Ukraine supports the ceasefire, and it is important that Russia support it as well." "We are awaiting details from the American side," Zelenskyy said.[1]
"I think it's time for Ukraine to get a new president," Trump told reporters at the White House.[2]
How 5 outlets are reporting it
- Trump announces Ukraine energy ceasefire with Russia, surprising Zelenskiy (Reuters)
- Trump declares 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine; Zelenskyy is waiting for details (CNBC)
- Zelensky: Russia hit Kharkiv power plant after Trump's ceasefire claim (Yahoo)
- Trump claims Russia and Ukraine agree to energy ceasefire, but Zelenskyy says this is ‘news for me’ (NBC News)
- Backlash grows against Russia diesel deal as Trump claims Ukraine energy ceasefire (The Hill)
What Yahoo reports
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russia had attacked and damaged a heating plant in the eastern city of Kharkiv and called on Moscow to honour the partial energy ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump.
In his evening video address on Sunday, Zelensky left open whether the attack took place before or after Trump's declaration. Six people were injured in the strike, including a child, local authorities said.[2]
What is not yet confirmed
- Do not break it!" Trump said in a social media statement, without providing details about the alleged pact.[1]
What the official record says
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How to Verify This Yourself
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References
- CNBC. Trump declares 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine; Zelenskyy is waiting for details. ↩
- Yahoo. Zelensky: Russia hit Kharkiv power plant after Trump's ceasefire claim. ↩
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