# Trump declares energy ceasefire; Zelenskyy awaits details

> President Trump claims Russia and Ukraine agreed to stop attacking energy infrastructure, but the Ukrainian leader says he needs more information from Washington.
- Title: Trump declares energy ceasefire; Zelenskyy awaits details
- Summary: President Trump claims Russia and Ukraine agreed to stop attacking energy infrastructure, but the Ukrainian leader says he needs more information from…
- Keywords: donald trump, volodymyr zelenskyy, russia, ukraine, energy ceasefire, energy infrastructure, war, business, finance, Trump, declares, energy
- Source: CNBC — https://cnbc.com/2026/10/11/trump-energy-ceasefire-russia-ukraine-zelenskyy.html
- Author: Garrett Downs
- Published: 2026-10-11T19:32:40+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: donald trump, volodymyr zelenskyy, russia, ukraine, energy ceasefire, energy infrastructure, war, business, finance
## Trump announces energy ceasefire
President Donald Trump claimed Russia and Ukraine agreed to an energy ceasefire effective immediately, but provided no details about the alleged pact or whether either side confirmed it.

> Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine. Both parties have agreed. Do not break it!
## Why now: global energy crisis
Trump's statement comes as energy costs soar globally during the U.S. war with Iran. An energy truce between Russia and Ukraine could help alleviate the oil and gas crunch ahead of winter.
## Zelenskyy: waiting for Washington
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine supports the ceasefire but is awaiting details from the American side. He emphasized Ukraine's commitment to de-escalation and ending the war.

> We are awaiting details from the American side.
## Zelenskyy's earlier condition
Earlier, Zelenskyy said Ukraine would only stop attacking oil refineries if Russia halted its attacks on Kyiv's electric grid. He asked Trump to signal Russia not to attack Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

> If they want energy ceasefire, we are open for this. Don't attack us. Don't kill our children. We will stop attack[ing] your diesel.
## History of failed ceasefires
Ceasefires between Russia and Ukraine have been consistently difficult to hold since Russia invaded in two thousand twenty-two. Trump has repeatedly sought to end the conflict but has been unsuccessful so far.
## Key takeaway

Trump announced an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine without providing details, while Zelenskyy said Ukraine supports it but is waiting for specifics from Washington.