Trump claims Russia and Ukraine have reached an "energy ceasefire," but Zelensky claims to have been unaware

The president of the United States, Donald Trump, stated this Sunday that Ukraine and Russia had agreed to what he described as an "energy ceasefire."

Trump, in a publication on his Truth Social network, indicated that the energy ceasefire came into effect immediately, but did not provide further details.

"As of now, there is an ENERGY CEASE-FIRE in the war between Russia and Ukraine. Both sides have reached an agreement. Do not break it!" wrote the president.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told Axios this Sunday that he was not aware of the energy ceasefire with Russia announced by Trump, but he said he was willing to accept it if Moscow does the same.

"The announcement of this ceasefire was news to me. But if the Russians accept an energy ceasefire, Ukraine will give its consent," indicated the Ukrainian leader according to Axios journalist Barak Ravid, who publishes these statements on

There was no immediate confirmation from kyiv or Moscow, although Axios reported that Trump's announcement "caught Volodymyr Zelensky by surprise."

"It is up to Ukraine to elect its president"

The president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, emphasized this Sunday that it is the Ukrainians who must elect their leader, a day after his American counterpart Donald Trump demanded a change of leader in the country.

"With all due respect to President Trump, it is up to our society, our people, to elect this or that leader," the Ukrainian president said in an interview with the ABC channel.

Zelensky said he told Trump's team that if the United States wants Ukraine to hold elections - the first since the Russian invasion began in 2022 - they should talk to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

"Tell Putin to give us two months, 60 days of total ceasefire, 60 days, and we will organize elections," he declared. "Of course, we will be willing to accept any decision of our people," he assured.

Trump on Saturday criticized kyiv's attacks on Russian refineries and said that "it's time for Ukraine to have a new president." He said this after announcing on Friday an agreement between Washington and Moscow for the massive purchase of Russian diesel, accompanied by an easing of US sanctions on Russia.

The price of diesel has increased more than 65% in the United States since the start of the war in the Middle East, affecting many economic sectors, including agriculture and transportation.