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Russia, Ukraine reach energy cease-fire ‘effective immediately,’ Trump announces

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King, R. (2026, October 11). Russia, Ukraine reach energy cease-fire ‘effective immediately,’ Trump announces. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/11/us-news/russia-ukraine-reach-energy-cease-fire-effective-immediately-trump-announces/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-11 · by Ryan King

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President Trump announced on Truth Social that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an energy cease-fire effective immediately, following his controversial decision last week to broker a deal for the United States to purchase large amounts of diesel from Russia. The announcement comes amid rising tensions with Kyiv over recent attacks by both sides on each other’s energy infrastructure, which Trump’s administration has linked to soaring diesel prices in the U.S., currently at $6.28 per gallon nationally.
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On October 11, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced an "energy ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine via Truth Social without consulting either side, claiming both had agreed to halt long-range attacks on energy infrastructure. Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine said the deal was "news to him," but he would accept it if Russia did as well. However, by October 14, Ukrainian officials reported continued Russian strikes on energy targets and stated that Trump’s efforts had made no progress in stopping the fighting. Meanwhile, Europe criticized Trump's unilateral actions for potentially dividing Western alliances against Russia. Despite this announcement, attacks on both sides persisted, indicating a lack of compliance with the ceasefire terms. Additionally, Ukraine claimed it was pushing back Russian forces on the battlefield, liberating territory and maintaining its defense strategy despite international pressure to cease attacks on Russian oil refineries. The situation highlights growing tensions between Trump's approach to diplomacy and the strategic concerns of Europe and Ukraine regarding long-term peace in the region.

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Trump PERSON · 5× Ukraine GPE · 4× Russia GPE · 3× Russian NORP · 3× Kyiv GPE · 2× Moscow GPE · 2× Ukrainian NORP · 2× Kremlin ORG · 1× Truth Social ORG · 1× WASHINGTON GPE · 1×

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On Friday, following his call with Russian tyrant Vladimir Putin, Trump announced that the US planned to purchase massive amounts of diesel, including 300,000 tons immediately, 500,000 tons in November, and 1,000,000 tons afterward.
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President Trump announced Sunday that Russia and Ukraine have reached an energy cease-fire days after he roiled Kyiv by unveiling a diesel purchasing deal with Moscow. asserted
he → announce → Moscow
“Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine,” Trump posted on Truth Social. asserted
Trump → be → Social
“Both parties have agreed. asserted
parties → agree → ?
Kyiv had been carrying out strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, particularly refineries, in retaliation for similar attacks the Kremlin has carried out in Ukraine. asserted
Kremlin → carry → Ukraine
The Trump administration has blamed Ukraine’s attacks on Russian refineries for causing diesel prices to spike. asserted
prices → blame → refineries
High diesel prices, which are currently sitting at $6.28 a gallon nationally, according to data from the American Automobile Association, have created midterm headaches for Trump. uncertain
which → sit → Trump
Although the US cut off imports from Russia, Energy Secretary Chris Wright has claimed that the Ukrainian attacks against Moscow’s refineries have impacted the global supply of diesel and therefore impacted prices in America. asserted
attacks → cut → America
On Friday, following his call with Russian tyrant Vladimir Putin, Trump announced that the US planned to purchase massive amounts of diesel, including 300,000 tons immediately, 500,000 tons in November, and 1,000,000 tons afterward. asserted
US → follow → November
The move drew outrage from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who blasted it as a “betrayal” and sparked bipartisan backlash as well. asserted
who → draw → backlash
Some critics argued that Trump can’t legally purchase diesel from Russia without congressional approval due to the Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act of 2022. asserted
Trump → argue → 2022
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