“Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine. Both parties have agreed. Do not break it!”

Donald TrumpForeign Policy

CredMeter Fact Check Verdict

Fact Check Performed On October 12, 2026

FABRICATION

Trump claimed both parties had agreed to an immediate energy ceasefire, but Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said the announcement was 'news to me' and he was not aware of any such agreement, while a Ukrainian official said they had just read it as others did; neither side confirmed the agreement, and Russian strikes on energy infrastructure continued afterward.

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