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Trump announces 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine

DW News's headline. Reported by DW News, Le Monde in English, The Guardian UK, Fox News, The Globe and Mail, Punch and 7 more.

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What the sources say, in brief

According to Punch and The Hill, US President Donald Trump announced an immediate energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, with both sides agreed to halt attacks on energy infrastructure. Trump posted the announcement on Truth Social, according to Punch, and Ukrinform reported it takes effect on Sunday. Le Monde reported that Russia did not comment, and CNBC reported that Ukrainian President Zelenskyy was waiting for details from Washington. ABC News reported that a thermal power plant was struck at least twice after the announcement, citing Ukrainian officials. CBS News reported that Russians hit a neighbourhood in Kharkiv, including a power plant, hours later. Fox News reported sharp criticism from Kyiv of Trump's recent deal easing Russian diesel exports.

Key points

Punch reported Trump said both sides agreed to halt attacks targeting energy infrastructure.
Ukrinform reported Trump said the energy ceasefire takes effect on Sunday and urged both parties not to violate it.
ABC News reported a thermal power plant in Ukraine was struck at least twice, according to Ukrainian officials.
CNBC reported Zelenskyy said he is waiting on details from Washington.
Fox News reported sharp criticism from Kyiv of Trump's recent deal easing Russian diesel exports.

What we know

Trump announced an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, according to Punch, Ukrinform, DW News and The Hill.
Trump posted the announcement on Truth Social, according to Punch.
Ukrinform reported the ceasefire takes effect on Sunday.
ABC News reported a thermal power plant was struck at least twice, according to Ukrainian officials.
CBS News reported Russians hit a neighbourhood in Kharkiv, including a power plant, hours after the announcement.

What we don't know

Punch reported there was no immediate confirmation from either side of the announcement.
Le Monde reported that Russia did not comment.
CNBC reported Zelenskyy is waiting for details from Washington.

What happens next

CNBC reported Zelenskyy is waiting on details from Washington.

Sources differ: Punch reported there was no immediate confirmation from either side, while The Globe and Mail reported only that the ceasefire took effect immediately, without further detail. ABC News and CBS News reported Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy facilities after the announcement, while Le Monde reported that Russia did not comment.

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Who is covering it

DW News Germany Trump announces 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine US President Donald Trump says both sides have agreed to stop targeting oil refineries, power plants and other energy infrastructure immediately. 11 Oct · Tier 2
Le Monde in English France Trump says Russia and Ukraine agree to 'energy ceasefire,' Zelensky says 'news for me' Donald Trump said Russia and Ukraine had agreed to halt strikes on each other's energy infrastructure. Russia did not comment. 11 Oct · Tier 2
The Guardian UK United Kingdom Ben Jennings on Donald Trump and the energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine – cartoon Continue reading... 13 Oct · Tier 2
Fox News United States Trump announces immediate energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine President Donald Trump declared an immediate energy ceasefire, but his recent deal easing Russian diesel exports drew sharp criticism from Kyiv. 11 Oct · Tier 3
The Globe and Mail Canada Russia and Ukraine reach energy ceasefire, Trump says U.S. President’s brief social media post said only that the ceasefire took effect immediately 11 Oct · Tier 3
Punch Nigeria Trump announces immediate energy ceasefire between Russia, Ukraine United States President Donald Trump on Sunday announced an immediate “energy ceasefire” between Russia and Ukraine, saying both sides had agreed to halt attacks targeting energy infrastructure. Trump made the announcement in a post on his Truth Social platform, although there was no immediate confi 11 Oct · Tier 3
ABC News (US) United States Russia strikes power plant in Ukraine after Trump announces energy ceasefire A thermal power plant was struck at least twice, Ukrainian officials said. 11 Oct · Tier 3
CBS News United States Trump announces Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire, Russia later strikes Ukraine President Trump announced that he struck an energy ceasefire with Ukraine and Russia. Hours later, the Russians hit a neighborhood in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, including a power plant. It follows new criticism for the president's diesel deal with Russia. Taurean Small reports from the White Hou 12 Oct · Tier 3
The Times of India India Russia, Ukraine agreed on 'energy ceasefire effective immediately', says Trump 11 Oct · Tier 3
Ukrinform Ukraine Melania Trump announces localized ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine for Oleshky U.S. First Lady Melania Trump said she had secured a localized ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, limited to the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky in the Kherson region. 23 Oct · Tier 3
The Hill United States Backlash grows against Russia diesel deal as Trump claims Ukraine energy ceasefire President Trump’s deal with Russia to permit the country’s diesel into the U.S. and global marketplace saw growing backlash on Sunday, before the president announced an energy ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia. The deal will have Russia “immediately release 300,000 tons of diesel to address conce 11 Oct · Tier 3
Egypt Independent Egypt Melania Trump says she secured one-city ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine for humanitarian aid First lady Melania Trump announced on Friday that she helped secure a localized ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the city of Oleshky to facilitate the humane evacuation of elderly residents. Trump worked directly with Ukrainian and Russian leadership as the “exclusive intermediary,” according 24 Oct · Tier 3
CNBC World United States Oil falls after Trump declares 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine News of Iran reportedly offered to mediate between Yemen's Houthis and Saudi Arabia helped to bring oil prices lower. 12 Oct · Tier 3

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