Russia and Ukraine have been targeting each other's oil refineries and power plants for the past few days. However, Donald Trump claimed on Sunday that the two countries have agreed to a ceasefire over energy attacks. In this regard, the surprising comment of the President of Ukraine Zelensky, “I am glad to know the news”. The question is raised, then did Trump make a fabricated announcement? Without discussing with Putin-Zelensky?
Speaking to reporters outside the White House on Saturday, Trump claimed that the two countries had agreed to a ceasefire. On his own social media platform, Truth Social, he wrote, 'There is an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. That is, two countries will not attack each other's energy resources. The two countries agreed and the new ceasefire came into effect from this moment.' In a familiar tone, the US president said, 'Don't violate the ceasefire.' Trump said that there was a ceasefire with the consent of the two countries. What is the point of those who talk so much?
I just spoke with @MarkJCarney, @alexstubb, and @SecGenNATO Mark Rutte. We discussed the energy ceasefire announced by President Trump. Ukraine supports the ceasefire, and it is important that Russia supports it as well. We are awaiting details from the American side. For our part, Ukraine always FULLY supports steps towards de-escalation, the protection of lives, and the decisions needed to end the war and guarantee lasting peace. Thank you!
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) October 11, 2026
Zelensky told Axios that the cease-fire was news to him. However, the President of Ukraine gave a positive message. “But if Russia agrees to an energy-related cease-fire, then Ukraine will also agree to it. If President Trump makes an agreement with Putin on this — please let us know when that cease-fire will begin. We are ready and we will accept it,” he said.
X Handle In a separate post, the President of Ukraine said that he spoke with Canadian President Mark Carney, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and Finnish President Alex Stubb about the ceasefire announced by Trump. However, in a post later, Zelensky said that Russia attacked Ukraine's power plant after Trump's ceasefire announcement. Naturally, the question arises, on what basis did the US president give a long speech about the cease-fire?