Trump says energy cease‑fire between Ukraine and Russia effective immediately

Former President Donald Trump announced on Oct. 13, 2026 that an energy cease‑fire had been reached between Russia and Ukraine, saying it would stop attacks on power plants and fuel depots.

The claim matters because strikes on energy infrastructure have left millions without electricity and have driven up global fuel prices, threatening both civilian welfare and broader market stability.

Trump posted on his Truth Social account that the cease‑fire was “effective immediately,” asserting that both sides had agreed to halt all attacks on energy facilities. He later told reporters that the agreement existed because he had said the parties agreed.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky responded that the news was “new to me,” but said he “immediately supported” the idea of an all‑encompassing energy cease‑fire. Hours after Trump’s announcement, Zelensky accused Russia of violating the supposed cease‑fire by striking a power plant in Kyiv and facilities in the Kharkiv region.

Russian President Vladimir Putin did not issue a direct comment, but fresh Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy sites continued in the days following the announcement, signaling Moscow’s rejection of the claim.

Analysts noted that Trump’s statement jumped the gun, emphasizing that no formal agreement had been verified by either government. Some suggested Moscow may have only hinted at limiting attacks on refineries, a move that would protect Russian revenue while allowing continued strikes on Ukrainian targets.

The announcement has added pressure on both Kyiv and Moscow to produce a verifiable halt to energy attacks, but without official confirmation the cease‑fire remains unconfirmed and attacks on energy infrastructure persist.