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Live: EU’s top diplomat says she will welcome Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire ‘when it holds’

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EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Monday that the bloc would welcome a truce on striking energy infrastructure between Ukraine and Russia "when it holds", after US President Donald Trump unilaterally announced a ceasefire that seemed to catch…

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:29:41 UTC.

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  1. Zelensky backs Trump's 'energy ceasefire' but says Russia continues to hit power plants

  2. Trump announces Russia-Ukraine "energy ceasefire" after criticizing Zelenskyy

  3. Live: EU’s top diplomat says she will welcome Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire ‘when it holds’

  4. Trump says Russia and Ukraine agree to an 'energy ceasefire'

  5. Trump says Russia, Ukraine reach ‘energy ceasefire’ but gives no details

  6. Ukraine says Russia violated Trump’s ‘energy ceasefire’ – Europe live

  7. Zelenskyy says Ukraine is ready to agree to energy ceasefire, but warns Russia must do same

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