Trump Announces Unilateral 'Energy Ceasefire' Between Russia and Ukraine on Truth Social, Surprising Zelenskyy

President Trump posted on Truth Social that an 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine was effective immediately, claiming both parties agreed. He offered no details. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy responded that the announcement was 'news to me' and reported that Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, including a power plant in Kharkiv, continued throughout the day. The unilateral declaration followed days of escalating tension in which Trump lifted sanctions on Russian diesel exports and publicly called for Zelenskyy's replacement, blaming Ukraine for high U.S. fuel prices ahead of the midterm elections.

“Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine. Both parties have agreed. Do not break it!” Quote verified against source