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Trump defends Russia diesel deal as lawmakers from both parties complain

In light of ongoing legal questions, US President Donald Trump has stood firm on a disputed diesel oil agreement with Russia. This deal aims to mitigate fuel prices but faces skepticism over its supply limits. Lawmakers from both sides are pushing for a reassessment of the deal, advocating for stricter…

The Economic Times · Oct 13

Trump claims he brokered an energy ceasefire on Truth Social. Then glide bombs hit Kharkiv and the Kremlin responds: ‘We don’t want a ceasefire’

There seems to be a complete breakdown of communications between them.

We Got This Covered · Oct 12

'Increasingly evident' Russia won't accept 'energy ceasefire': Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday it was clear that Russia would not agree to stop hitting energy targets, after US President Donald Trump unilaterally announced a deal between the warring nations. "It is increasingly evident that Russia is unwilling to accept an energy ceasefire proposed by the United States,"…

France 24 · Oct 12

Trump Announced an Ukraine-Russia Energy Ceasefire. Oil Prices are Climbing Anyway.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday that Russia is already violating the ceasefire.

International Business Times · Oct 12

Trump Declared an Energy Ceasefire Between Ukraine and Russia. Kyiv Says Moscow is Not Abiding By It.

"There were ​Russian violations of the energy ceasefire announced by President Trump," Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

International Business Times · Oct 12

Russia hits energy sites: Zelenskyy accuses Moscow after Trump ceasefire; warns of winter escalation

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday accused Russia of continuing to attack Ukraine’s energy facilities despite US President Donald Trump’s announcement about energy infrastructure ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv. Zelenskyy said Russian strikes had hit a power plant in Kharkiv, a gas production facility and a civilian gas station.

The Times of India · Oct 12

First Thing: Zelenskyy blindsided after Trump announces ‘energy ceasefire’ in Ukraine war

Ukrainian president says the deal is ‘news to me’ and that Moscow is still attacking energy infrastructure

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12

Putin 'Does Not Read Truth Social': Zelenskyy Jabs Trump After Russia Hits Kharkiv Despite Ceasefire Claim

Volodymyr Zelenskyy mocked Donald Trump's announced Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire after Russian forces struck a Kharkiv power plant and other Ukrainian energy targets within hours.

International Business Times UK · Oct 12

Vladimir Putin Humiliated After Russia Loses 50,000 Troops in a Month Amid 'Energy Ceasefire'

A NATO official estimated Russia suffered more than 50,000 personnel losses in September, including up to 28,000 killed, as an announced energy ceasefire came under strain.

International Business Times UK · Oct 12

Zelenskyy vows to retaliate if Russian strikes on Ukraine’s power grid continue

Ukrainian leader says he was surprised by Trump’s ‘energy ceasefire’ announcement, posted as Russian drones hit Kyiv

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12