Trump Announces Immediate Energy Ceasefire Between Russia and Ukraine Amid Current Wars in the World
US President Donald Trump announced an immediate “energy ceasefire” between Russia and Ukraine, stating that both sides agreed to halt attacks on energy infrastructure amid current wars in the world. [1] Trump made the announcement via a post on Truth Social without offering specifics on terms or timing. [1] Neither Russia nor Ukraine immediately confirmed the agreement. [2]
Trump Announces Energy Ceasefire
Trump made the announcement in a post on his Truth Social platform. [1] He wrote that effective immediately there is an energy ceasefire in the war between Russia and Ukraine, adding that both parties have agreed and should not break it. [1] The announcement came without details on when the ceasefire would begin or how it would be enforced. [2] Neither Kyiv nor Moscow provided immediate confirmation that an agreement had been reached or had taken effect. [1] The statement followed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky saying earlier that Kyiv was prepared to stop strikes on Russian oil refineries if Moscow halted attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. [1]
Zelensky’s Response and Conditions
Zelensky subsequently said Trump’s announcement was news to him. [1] He indicated that Ukraine would accept an energy ceasefire if Russia agreed to it. [1] Zelensky told Axios that if President Trump negotiated it with Putin, Ukraine was ready to accept it once told when the ceasefire begins. [1] Separately, Zelensky offered to hold elections if Russian President Vladimir Putin accepts a 60-day ceasefire. [3] He told ABC’s “This Week” to tell Putin to give Ukraine two months of total ceasefire and elections would be organised. [3] Trump had said on Saturday that it is time for Ukraine to get a new president. [3]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy offers elections if Putin accepts 60-day ceasefire. — Source: cyprusmail
Background on Energy Infrastructure Attacks
The proposed truce follows an escalation in attacks on energy facilities by both sides. [1] Ukraine has targeted Russian oil refineries and other energy infrastructure. [1] Russia has continued strikes on Ukraine’s power and energy facilities. [1] The Russia-Ukraine war, which began with Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, has repeatedly seen energy infrastructure become a major target. [1] Both sides have sought to weaken the other’s ability to sustain military and civilian operations through such strikes. [1]
US-Russia Diesel Deal and Related Tensions
Trump’s announcement also followed a diesel supply agreement reached between Washington and Moscow. [1] Under the arrangement Russia agreed to supply diesel to the United States and global markets. [1] The deal has drawn criticism from Kyiv. [1] Zelensky warned that increased Russian energy revenues could help finance Moscow’s war effort. [1] Zelensky linked the lifting of sanctions on Russian diesel to a Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia that killed 20 people, including three children. [3]
Ukrainian grocery executive advises keeping some cash on hand. — Source: vg
Trump-Zelensky Tensions
Trump had earlier criticised Zelensky over Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries. [1] Trump suggested that Ukraine should consider new leadership capable of reaching a peace agreement with Moscow. [1] Trump has repeatedly pressed Zelensky to hold elections. [3] Ukraine’s constitution does not allow them under martial law. [3] In February 2025 Trump called Zelensky a dictator without elections. [3] Zelensky has made a 60-day ceasefire a condition before, saying in December 2025 that it was the minimum needed to arrange a referendum on a peace plan. [3]
Unresolved Questions on Implementation
For now the scope and mechanism of the newly announced energy ceasefire remain unclear. [1] This is particularly the case given the absence of an immediate public confirmation from the two countries. [1] Russia has not publicly answered Zelensky’s latest offer on a 60-day ceasefire. [3] The development comes amid tensions between Trump and Zelensky over US policy towards the conflict. [1]
What to watch next: Zelensky has said Ukraine will agree to an energy ceasefire if Russia does and has asked to be told when it begins, while Russia has not yet responded to the 60-day ceasefire proposal tied to elections.
