On October 11, 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his surprise at the announcement of an energy truce made by Donald Trump. According to Zelensky, this news was a surprise to him, and he was not aware of any agreements between Trump and Vladimir Putin.
Trump's Announcement of the Energy Truce
Donald Trump declared an energy truce, which he stated had been agreed upon by both parties. However, according to the information provided by Zelensky, Ukraine had not received any official confirmations regarding this. The Ukrainian president emphasized that if Russia truly agrees to the energy truce, Ukraine would also be ready to accept it.
Conditions for the Truce
Zelensky highlighted that Ukraine is prepared for an energy truce, but only on the condition that Russia also halts its strikes. He urged Trump and his team to provide more information on when this truce would commence if such agreements indeed exist.
Reactions to the Announcement
Trump's announcement of the truce has elicited mixed reactions in Ukraine. Many experts believe that without clear guarantees from Russia, such announcements could merely be political maneuvers. Zelensky stated that Ukraine is always ready for peace, but it must be a mutually beneficial solution.