Key facts
- Donald Trump announced on Oct. 11 that Ukraine and Russia agreed to an immediate "energy ceasefire."
- A senior Ukrainian official stated Ukraine has no information about the announced ceasefire.
- The Ukrainian official expressed doubt that Russia had been informed of the agreement.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday, October 11, that Ukraine and Russia had agreed to an "energy ceasefire," which he said was taking effect immediately. The announcement, made via a social media post, lacked immediate confirmation from either Kyiv or Moscow.
A senior Ukrainian official told the Kyiv Independent that Ukraine has no information about such an agreement and expressed doubt that Russia had been informed. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy previously stated that Ukraine would only reciprocate with a corresponding absence of its own strikes if Russia genuinely refrains from attacking Ukrainian energy facilities. Zelenskyy indicated that Ukraine is not confident Russia intends to adhere to any agreement and that any ceasefire must be long-term to be reliable, not a tool for temporary easing of tensions.
Trump and Zelenskyy met on September 22, 2026, on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly. Discussions included proposals for an energy truce, winter support for Ukraine, and Patriot production licenses. Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is ready for an energy ceasefire but only if Russia commits to the same terms.