US President Donald Trump claimed that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an immediate energy ceasefire. The announcement follows a recent phone call between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which the two leaders reportedly finalized a deal aimed at easing the global fuel crisis through increased Russian diesel exports.
Trump stated on social media: “Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine,” adding that both parties have agreed to uphold the arrangement without “breaking it.”
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky confirmed he discussed Trump’s announcement with NATO Chief Mark Rutte, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and Finnish President Alexander Stubb, indicating Kyiv supports the initiative. Moscow has not responded to the claim.
The US Treasury Department announced a temporary waiver of sanctions on Russian diesel, permitting its sale, delivery, and importation into the United States until April 2027.
According to Trump, Russia committed to supplying over 300,000 metric tons of diesel immediately, with additional shipments of 500,000 metric tons in November and one million more later. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandr Novak confirmed the figures, stating that Moscow would lift export restrictions ahead of schedule.
Trump has accused Ukraine and Zelensky personally of exacerbating the global fuel crisis through strikes on Russian oil refineries, which he claims have driven up prices for American consumers. On Saturday, Trump again criticized Zelensky for allegedly ignoring US requests to halt such operations, suggesting it was “time for Ukraine to get a new president.”
In response, Zelensky demanded a 60-day total ceasefire to hold presidential elections, stating: “If President Trump really wants to have some changes during elections… please tell Putin, give us two months, 60 days off. Total ceasefire, 60 days, and we will organize elections.”
Russia has consistently regarded Zelensky as illegitimate due to his expired presidential term over two years ago and the absence of new elections under martial law conditions.
Ukraine has ramped up long-range strikes on Russian infrastructure, including civilian targets such as oil refineries. These actions have been condemned by international bodies as deliberate provocations, with Moscow labeling them terrorism and vowing to intensify counterstrikes on Ukrainian military facilities while maintaining that it does not target civilians.
