An unnamed U.S. source cited by Axios says Donald Trump’s surprise energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine applies only to oil refineries. Elitsa Gadeva explains what that would mean for both sides.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-12 12:24

Russia attacked several power plants in Ukraine, including sites in Kharkiv and Kyiv, despite US President Donald Trump’s claim that an “energy ceasefire” was in place. Moscow has not commented on a possible deal, while Ukrainian President Zelensky said the announcement surprised him.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-12 12:12

Ukrainian officials said Russian attacks killed six people in two Ukrainian cities on 11 October. A strike on a grocery store in Kharkiv killed three people and injured 20, including two children. Footage released by the prosecutor’s office shows debris flying and fires breaking out after the blast.

GGuardian News2026-10-12 12:10

Several Russian drone strikes hit Kharkiv’s Kyivskyi district on Monday, injuring 12 people, including one child, Ukraine’s State Emergency Service said. The strikes destroyed the upper floors of a nine-story residential building and started a fire.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-12 12:00

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russian attacks on energy infrastructure in Kyiv and Kharkiv breached the recent so-called “energy ceasefire” announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump said in a brief Sunday post that both sides would stop attacks on energy sites immediately and warned, “Do not break it!”

CCBC News2026-10-12 11:54

Reports of fresh attacks on Ukraine’s power stations surfaced within hours of Trump asserting that an energy truce existed in the Russia-Ukraine war. His agreement with Russia drew reactions, while calls for new leadership arose in Ukraine.

AABC News2026-10-12 11:51

Ukraine has targeted Russian energy infrastructure since 2022 to deprive Moscow of resources for funding its military. Long-range drone attacks on Russian oil refineries have intensified over the past 18 months, says Cornelia Meyer, chairperson and CEO of Meyer Resources.

TTRT World2026-10-12 11:23

Ukraine will keep carrying out long-range strikes against Russia unless Moscow agrees to an energy ceasefire that has yet to take effect, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-12 11:16

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia struck a Ukrainian power plant “immediately after” US President Donald Trump announced what he called an energy ceasefire. Zelensky says Kyiv would support an energy truce if Moscow did too, calling it a possible major step toward ending the war. The Kremlin has not commented on the proposal.

BBBC News2026-10-12 11:15

Ukrainian officials said Russia attacked a power plant in Kharkiv after President Donald Trump announced Sunday that the two sides had agreed to an “energy ceasefire.” A local official said the CHP-5 thermal plant was hit at least twice and caught fire. Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed strikes on the plant and another in Kyiv, saying they came after Trump’s announcement.

AABC News2026-10-12 10:41

Russian strikes hit Ukrainian power plants on Sunday, causing outages. Zelensky said he had not known of an agreement after Trump posted that Ukraine and Russia had reached an “energy ceasefire,” but said he would welcome one. Moscow has not confirmed any accord.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-12 10:19

US President Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, but neither Moscow nor Kyiv confirmed it.

RReuters2026-10-12 10:09

The Trump administration’s weekend efforts to lower diesel prices, including a waiver for Russian fuel imports and claims of an energy ceasefire in Ukraine, have unsettled allies and surprised Kyiv. Houthi strikes on Riyadh airport are intensifying, while the IMF begins its annual meetings in Bangkok and US banks start reporting earnings alongside a new inflation reading.

RReuters2026-10-12 09:47

US President Donald Trump sowed confusion on Sunday by announcing an “energy ceasefire” between Ukraine and Russia. Kyiv expressed astonishment, while Moscow remained silent. Ukrainian strikes have badly damaged Russia’s oil industry. A ceasefire could let Moscow repair refineries and help Ukraine protect vital energy infrastructure.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-12 09:19

U.S. President Donald Trump said in a Sunday social media post that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an “energy ceasefire.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he welcomed the agreement.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-12 07:30

Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an energy ceasefire, while Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he had not heard of it. As Zelenskyy addresses the Warsaw Security Forum, the programme also hears from Latvia’s foreign minister Baiba Braže and covers Doha after a deadly Riyadh airport attack and concerns over France’s debt.

Eeuronews2026-10-12 07:03

Trump claims Ukraine and Russia have agreed to an energy ceasefire, while the Baltic states remain on alert.

Eeuronews2026-10-12 07:00

Bloomberg TV’s Asia Trade program focuses on Trump’s claim that Russia and Ukraine agreed to an energy ceasefire, alongside Houthi claims of attacks on Riyadh airport and escalating attacks on Saudi airports.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-12 04:38

US President Donald Trump unexpectedly announced on Sunday that an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine was in effect immediately. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy appeared not to have been consulted and said he was still awaiting details. The announcement followed Trump’s decision days earlier to temporarily ease US sanctions on Russian diesel, provoking outrage in Europe and Kyiv.

DDW News2026-10-12 00:21

U.S. President Donald Trump says peace between Russia and Ukraine is near after reaching a deal for the U.S. to buy Russian oil, even as Russia continues bombing Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.

GGlobal News2026-10-12 00:17

Trump said Sunday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an “energy ceasefire” amid their ongoing conflict. Moscow had not immediately confirmed the claim, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine was ready to take all necessary steps to end the war.

NNBC News2026-10-11 23:27

Britain is working to ease friction between Washington and Kyiv after US President Donald Trump announced a controversial purchase of Russian diesel and called for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to be replaced. Prime Minister Andy Burnham reiterated support for Ukraine, while the government criticised the US agreement with Moscow. Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said London should bring its allies together despite their differences.

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-11 20:21

Fox News correspondent Alex Hogan reports that President Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine on Truth Social.

FFox News2026-10-11 18:30

Donald Trump announced a deal to bring Russian diesel into the United States, welcomed by the Kremlin. He accused Ukraine of ignoring his calls to stop strikes on Russian refineries. The Iran war has driven up energy costs, while polls point to bleak Republican prospects in November’s midterm elections. Ukraine says it will halt refinery strikes only if Moscow stops attacking its energy facilities; Kyiv’s European allies say lifting restrictions…

AAl Jazeera English2026-10-11 18:28