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Trump announced in September that Russia and Ukraine had agreed not to target energy facilities, but both countries have continued to carry out attacks.
[Washington Current Affairs] On the 11th, US President Trump claimed on social media that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an "energy ceasefire." In response, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told the American news site Axios, ``This is the first time I've heard of this,'' and added, ``If Russia agrees to an energy ceasefire, Ukraine will agree as well.''
Trump emphasized on social media that the ceasefire agreement "takes effect immediately. It must not be broken." However, the specific details were not disclosed. Although he announced in September that Russia and Ukraine had agreed not to target energy facilities, the two countries have continued to carry out attacks.
Zelenskiy posted on social media that he had discussed the energy ceasefire with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General Rutte and others. He expressed support for the ceasefire and explained that he was "waiting for details from the U.S. side." However, it was revealed that a power plant in Kiv was attacked by Russian forces after Trump announced the ceasefire.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Details of energy ceasefire announced by US side
Possible · Within days
International condemnation grows over attack on Kiev power plant
Likely · Within days

On the 11th, seven U.S. senators from both the Republican and Democratic parties issued a statement calling for an immediate change in policy regarding the Trump administration's agreement with Russia to supply Russian diesel oil to the United States and other countries. He stressed that the United States should not extend financial aid to President Putin as Russia continues to kill Ukrainian civilians. Meanwhile, Treasury Secretary George Bessent insisted on a Fox News program that he would use all legal authority to implement the move, and also acknowledged that it would help lower diesel prices.

The international airport in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, was attacked on the 10th, resulting in numerous casualties. Amid repeated missile attacks by Yemen's Houthis, Saudi Arabia continues to refuse to respond to requests for military assistance from the United States, revealing the weakness of Saudi Arabia's security system.

President Trump has prioritized lowering diesel oil prices ahead of the U.S. midterm elections, and expressed the view that it would be desirable for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, who continues to attack Russian oil refineries, to step down. Mr. Zelenskiy had previously criticized the US for relaxing sanctions against Russia, and if distrust between the two leaders grows, the chances of an end to Russia's invasion of Ukraine could be diminished.

The US President announced on social media that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an energy ceasefire. In Saudi Arabia, 12 people were killed and 309 injured in an attack on Riyadh airport. The US president criticizes the Ukrainian president and insists on the need for a new leader. Foreign Minister Motegi will convey Japan's position to the US regarding the Okinawa robbery and murder incident and the ICC. The Palestinian Authority president has postponed parliamentary elections to September next year. Tomoka Hakurei Nishiyama becomes the first female shogi player to defend her shogi title. The Taiwanese president emphasized maintaining peace in the Taiwan Strait and the Indo-Pacific. Eight foreign ministers, including Japan, the UK, France and Germany, strongly oppose the US ICC sanctions. Russia's Deputy Prime Minister immediately began lifting restrictions on diesel oil exports. The US Treasury has eased some sanctions against Russia until early April next year. The U.S. Geological Survey reports a magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Panama. The US president announced that Russia has agreed to immediately supply more than 300,000 tons of diesel oil to the international market. The ICC director has vowed to fulfill his mission while maintaining independence and impartiality in response to U.S. sanctions. The ICC condemns the sanctions as an attack on the rule of law. Prime Minister Takaichi expressed deep concern about the US government's ICC sanctions designation. Nobel Peace Prize awarded to South African lawyer Pillay. The Tokyo District Court sentenced the accused who attacked the party leader who protected the people from NHK to nine years in prison. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the publisher in the band score imitation lawsuit. The Financial Services Agency orders Prudential Life Insurance to suspend some operations. Prime Minister Takaichi asked the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries to utilize his extensive knowledge. The six opposition parties in the House of Councilors agreed to consider submitting a resolution to censure the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.

India's capital, New Delhi, remained on high alert on the 11th due to demonstrations demanding the resignation of the head of the Election Commission. Up to several thousand people were briefly detained on the 10th, including journalists from independent media. The founders of political parties who had called for protests were also briefly detained.

King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was attacked by the Houthis, killing 12 people and injuring 309 others. The coalition forces declare retaliation.