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Trump's energy ceasefire announcement was 'news for me' (Zelensky)

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What happened

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the Axios digital news outlet on Sunday that he was surprised by US counterpart Donald Trump's announcement of a Ukraine-Russia "energy ceasefire," but he would accept it whenever it begins.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:04:20 UTC.

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  1. Trump says Russia, Ukraine agree to energy ceasefire – 'news for me', Zelensky says

  2. Trump says Ukraine and Russia agree to ‘energy ceasefire’

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

  4. Trump announces partial ceasefire in Ukraine war as Zelenskyy says deal is ‘news to me’

  5. Trump's energy ceasefire announcement was 'news for me' (Zelensky)

  6. Zelenskyy says ready to hold Ukraine elections if Russia offers 60-day ceasefire

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

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