Trump announces partial ceasefire in Ukraine war as Zelenskyy says deal is ‘news to me’
Reported by the Guardian · October 11, 2026
Donald Trump said Ukraine and Russia would pause attacks on energy infrastructure. He did not provide details of the arrangement.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the proposal was new to him. He said Kyiv would accept if Russian President Vladimir Putin also agreed.
Zelenskyy said any end to Ukraine’s long-range strikes on targets in Russia must be mutual. He also called for firm assurances, including penalties on Moscow from Ukraine’s partners, the United States among them.
Earlier, Zelenskyy had rejected a US request for Ukraine to stop striking Russian oil refineries, arguing that Russia should first halt attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities. The next step depends on whether Moscow confirms the pause and when it would begin.
Key points
- Trump announced an energy-related ceasefire but gave no further details.
- Zelenskyy said Ukraine had not been consulted and would accept a mutual halt.
- Ukraine wants assurances and consequences for Russia if it breaks the arrangement.