Trump Says Russia, Ukraine Agreed to Energy Ceasefire

President Trump announced Sunday an energy cease-fire between Russia and Ukraine, saying both sides had agreed. It follows a U.S.-Russia diesel deal that Ukraine's president criticized.

• 300,000 tons of Russian diesel now, 500,000 in November, 1 million after.
• Treasury suspended Russian diesel sanctions until April 7, 2027.
• 15 people died in Russian glide-bomb strikes on Zaporizhzhia, Ukrainian officials said.
• Russian central bank assets in U.S. banks remain frozen.

Why it matters: The deal eases sanctions in place since 2022 as fuel prices squeeze Republicans before Nov. 3 midterms. Ukraine says lifting sanctions helps fund Russia's war.

• $6.28 a gallon is the national diesel average, per AAA.
• Energy Secretary Chris Wright blames Ukrainian refinery strikes for higher prices.
• Some critics say a 2022 law requires congressional approval for purchases.

How 52 sources split on this story

Where they split: Coverage divides over whether Ukraine's refinery strikes or the administration's own policies, including the Iran war, drive U.S. fuel prices.

What’s next: Neither Kyiv nor Moscow had commented on the cease-fire claim as of Sunday. What the term covers is unclear.

• Zelensky said Ukraine would halt refinery strikes if Russia stops hitting Ukrainian energy.
• Zelensky offered to hold elections in exchange for a 60-day full cease-fire.
• Will Russia and Ukraine publicly confirm the energy cease-fire and its terms?
• Will Congress challenge the diesel purchases under the 2022 import ban?
• Will the Russian diesel supply measurably lower U.S. prices before the midterms?