On 11 October, US President Donald Trump announced the immediate implementation of an energy ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia. In a post on his Truth Social page, the US leader stated that both sides had agreed to cease mutual attacks on energy facilities, and called for the agreement not to be breached. The announcement came following a heated dispute between Washington and Kyiv over Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries and Volodymyr Zelenskyy\u2019s willingness to agree to a mutual cessation of attacks.<\/p>\n
Briefly about the main points<\/strong><\/p>\n 11 October, the US President Donald Trump<\/strong> published in Truth Social<\/em><\/strong> a report that an energy ceasefire had been reached between Ukraine and Russia. The US leader stated that the agreement comes into force immediately, as Kyiv and Moscow have agreed to cease mutual attacks on each other\u2019s energy infrastructure.<\/p>\n \u00abFrom this moment onwards, an energy truce is declared in the war between Russia and Ukraine. Both sides have agreed to it. Do not break it,\u00bb Trump wrote.<\/p>\n The US President concluded the message by expressing his gratitude for the attention given to this matter and signed it with his name.<\/p>\n Earlier, on 11 October, the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy<\/strong> stated that Kyiv is prepared to cease attacks on Russian oil refineries<\/a>, provided that Moscow halts its attacks on Ukraine\u2019s energy infrastructure. The Head of State emphasised that any steps towards de-escalation must be reciprocal and backed by genuine guarantees of compliance.<\/p>\n This statement came in the wake of criticism from Donald Trump, who had demanded that Ukraine cease its attacks on Russian oil refineries, linking them to the rise in world prices<\/a> on diesel fuel.<\/p>\n The Ukrainian side insisted that it could not agree to a unilateral cessation of attacks whilst Russia continues to strike Ukrainian power stations and other critical infrastructure.<\/p>\n The energy ceasefire provides for a halt to mutual attacks on energy infrastructure facilities.<\/p>\n During the preliminary talks, the parties discussed the protection of power stations, electricity grids, oil and gas facilities, and oil refineries.<\/p>\n In a statement, Donald Trump did not specify a particular list of sites<\/strong>, to which the agreement applies. The US President also did not specify its duration, the mechanism for monitoring compliance with the ceasefire, or the possible consequences of breaches.<\/p>\n The ceasefire that has been announced relates specifically to the energy sector and does not imply an automatic cessation of all hostilities on the front line.<\/p>\n The issue of an energy truce between Ukraine and Russia has been under discussion over the past few weeks, with the United States acting as mediator.<\/p>\n Back in September, Donald Trump had already reported<\/a> regarding the alleged reaching of a relevant agreement, but at that time Ukraine and Russia have not confirmed that it has been finally concluded.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
Trump announced an immediate halt to attacks on the energy sector<\/h2>\n
Zelenskyy has stated his readiness for a mutual cessation of attacks<\/h2>\n
Which facilities are covered by the energy truce?<\/h2>\n
What led up to Trump\u2019s latest announcement<\/h2>\n