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Trump Claims Russia-Ukraine Energy Ceasefire
Trump says Russia and Ukraine agreed to energy ceasefire, but experts doubt it will lower U.S. fuel prices.
In brief
Trump says Russia and Ukraine agreed to energy ceasefire, but experts doubt it will lower U.S. fuel prices. Trump claims Russia and Ukraine have an energy ceasefire, but experts say it won't significantly lower U.S. diesel prices due to ongoing Middle East conflicts. Originally reported by TIME.
Trump Claims Energy Ceasefire
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that Ukraine and Russia agreed to an energy ceasefire effective immediately.
“Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine”
Zelensky Responds to Claim
President Zelensky called the ceasefire news for him but confirmed Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure continued.
“the ceasefire was news for me”
Trump Blames Ukraine for Diesel Shortage
Trump repeatedly blamed Ukraine for global diesel shortages, claiming it contributed to rising U.S. fuel prices.
“Ukraine is contributing to global diesel shortages”
U.S. War with Iran Causes Shortage
The main contributor to the current diesel crisis is the U.S. war with Iran, which has blocked oil through the Strait of Hormuz.
“the main contributor to the current crisis is the U.S. war with Iran”
Trump Suggests Zelensky Replacement
Trump suggested Zelensky should be replaced to end the war, claiming a new leader could make a deal with Russia.
“I suggest they get a new leader who can make a deal”
U.S. Acquires Russian Diesel
The U.S. announced a deal to acquire 4.8 million tons of Russian diesel, with 1 million tons immediately available.
“Russia had agreed to supply global markets with more than 4.8 million tons of diesel”
Trump Promises Lower Prices
Trump claimed diesel prices for Americans would drop in record numbers and fast due to the Russian diesel deal.
“Diesel Prices for Americans and, indeed, the World, will be COMING DOWN, IN RECORD NUMBERS, AND FAST”
Experts Skeptical of Price Drop
Experts say the Strait of Hormuz shutdown is too significant for Russian diesel to lower U.S. fuel prices.
“The supply shortage caused by the Strait of Hormuz shutdown is simply too significant”
Voter Concerns on Energy Prices
A Pew Research survey found 74% of U.S. adults are very concerned about gasoline and energy prices, up from 43% in January.
“74% of U.S. adults were very concerned about gasoline and energy prices”
U.S. Eases Sanctions on Russian Diesel
The U.S. issued a temporary license allowing Russian diesel imports through April 7, 2027, easing sanctions on the trade.
“the Treasury Department issued a temporary license allowing transactions involving the sale, delivery, and importation of Russian-origin diesel”
Zelensky Calls Deal Weak
Zelensky called the U.S. decision to ease sanctions on Russian diesel weak, saying it would generate billions for Putin to wage war.
“the decision would generate millions, billions in extra revenue for Putin”
Ukraine Strikes Russian Refineries
Ukraine has carried out three attacks per month on Russian oil infrastructure since May 2026 to pressure Moscow.
“Ukrainian forces have carried out, on average, three attacks per month on oil and fuel infrastructure”
Experts Warn of Consequences
Experts warn the deal could weaken Ukraine's negotiating position and harm U.S. credibility with European allies.
“By easing pressure on Moscow without securing any meaningful concessions in return, Trump is potentially weakening Ukraine's negotiating position”
What to remember
Trump claims Russia and Ukraine have an energy ceasefire, but experts say it won't significantly lower U.S. diesel prices due to ongoing Middle East conflicts.
