# ‘Energy ceasefire’: What is behind Trump’s shifting stance on Russian oil?

https://mins.news/en/item/96349

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-12 11:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/12/energy-ceasefire-whats-behind-trumps-love-hate-ties-to-russian-oil?traffic_source=rss

> Donald Trump announced that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to stop attacks on each other’s energy infrastructure, days after easing sanctions on Russian fuel to address soaring prices. The move drew criticism from US politicians and European allies, who warned that Russian fuel sales could generate revenue for Moscow’s war. Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the truce was news to him and reported continued Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities.

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