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Live: Oil prices fall after Trump unilaterally announces Russia-Ukraine 'energy ceasefire'

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What happened

Most stock markets rose Monday as oil prices tumbled after US President Donald Trump announced an alleged "energy ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine, sparking astonishment from Kyiv and silence from Moscow.

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

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  1. Watch: What's behind Trump's energy ceasefire claim?

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

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

  4. Live: Oil prices fall after Trump unilaterally announces Russia-Ukraine 'energy ceasefire'

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

  6. Oil falls after Trump declares 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine

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

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

President Trump said Sunday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an "energy ceasefire," but he offered no details on it and Kyiv reported attacks by Moscow on energy sites after his statement.

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