Ukraine and Russia Say There Is No Energy Truce, Despite Trump’s Claims

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   Ukraine and Russia Deny Trump Energy Truce Claims

   Ukraine and Russia continue to trade aerial and energy strikes despite claims by US President Donald Trump that an energy truce has been established. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Kyiv is prepared to pause attacks on Russian infrastructure if Moscow reciprocates by sparing critical facilities, and noted that Ukraine awaits a Russian list of sites to be covered by a ceasefire. Meanwhile, the Kremlin welcomed the proposal while demanding the removal of sanctions. On the ground, Russian strikes hit a petrol station and warehouse facilities in Kyiv.

   Why it matters

   The conflicting positions highlight the deep divide between Washington rhetoric and the reality of the ongoing war on the ground. Energy infrastructure has remained a prime target throughout the conflict, driving broader economic and inflation pressures. Both nations continue to condition any pause on reciprocal concessions.

   What is confirmed

   • President Donald Trump called on Ukraine to stop targeting Russian refineries as both countries trade strikes.
   • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine will pause strikes on Russia if the Kremlin spares critical infrastructure.
   • The Kremlin welcomed Trump's idea of an energy truce and called for the removal of sanctions.
   • Russia hit a petrol station and warehouse facilities in Kyiv, according to the city mayor.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Washington is considering deals with Russia before the Ukraine conflict ends to reset relations.

   What to watch next

   • Whether Russia provides a list of sites to be covered by a potential energy ceasefire.
   • Further official responses from Kyiv and Moscow regarding reciprocal infrastructure protection.
   Sources used for this update (20)

   1. CBS News — Trump calls on Ukraine to stop targeting Russian refineries as both countries trade strikes
   2. PBS — Zelenskyy says Ukraine will pause strikes on Russia if Kremlin spares critical infrastructure
   3. Institute for the Study of War — Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, September 14, 2026
   4. Reuters — Russia hits petrol station, warehouse facilities in Kyiv, mayor says
   5. Reuters — Kremlin welcomes Trump's idea of energy truce with Ukraine, calls for sanctions removal
   6. WSJ — Russia, Ukraine Trade Aerial Strikes After Trump’s Claim of Truce
   7. The New York Times — Ukraine and Russia Deny Trump’s Claims of an Energy Truce
   8. dw.com — Russia: Trump's Ukraine ceasefire proposal is 'good idea'
   9. NBC News — Russia and Ukraine launch new energy attacks despite Trump’s ceasefire claim
   10. Axios — How Trump's posts can still matter for investors
   11. CNN — Why Trump’s diesel woes are playing right into Moscow’s hands
   12. The Atlantic — Trump Is Looking for Diesel in All the Wrong Places
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