On October 11, 2026, the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs officially stated that Russia violated the "energy truce" announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. This occurred shortly after Trump expressed hopes for an agreement between the two countries to cease attacks on energy infrastructure.
Trump's Reaction to Ukraine's Strikes
According to information from Axios, Trump expressed serious anger over Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil refineries (refineries). He believes that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky perceives U.S. support as a given and demands that he:
- Cease attacks on Russian refineries;
- Negotiate a halt to attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure only after that.
This position of Trump raised concerns in the White House, where it was noted that Ukraine's strikes on refineries harm relations between Kyiv and Washington more than they damage Russia itself.
Situation with the Energy Truce
After Trump's announcement of the "energy truce," which involves both sides ceasing attacks on refineries, Russia has not yet made a decision on this matter. A White House representative stated that the Russians are "still considering" the possibility of adhering to the agreement. If this truce works, the next step could be an agreement to stop attacks on power plants and energy networks.
However, according to the Ukrainian side, after the announcement of the truce, an attack on the CHP-5 in Kharkiv occurred, indicating non-compliance by Russia.
Impact on Ukraine-U.S. Relations
Trump, according to White House representatives, believes that Ukraine's strikes on Russian refineries lead to rising gasoline prices in the U.S. This issue has become important for the American president as he seeks to maintain stability in relations with Ukraine. At the same time, the Ukrainian side insists on the need to protect its energy infrastructure from Russian attacks.
Thus, the situation surrounding the energy truce remains tense, and the further actions of both sides could significantly influence the development of the conflict.