Trump announces a Russia-Ukraine "energy ceasefire"; Zelenskyy says Russian strikes on power plants continued
Trump posted on Truth Social on October 11 that an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine was in effect and that both parties had agreed. Zelenskyy said Ukraine supports it, awaits details and that Russia kept attacking (Straits Times). Russian strikes hit several Ukrainian power plants on Sunday (Philippine Daily Inquirer). Seven U.S. senators said the earlier diesel deal with Moscow may be illegal (Inquirer, Straits Times). No Kremlin statement was seen.
Attacks on power plants leave Ukrainian cities without electricity, and a halt would also ease pressure on oil and diesel prices.
Stable crude prices help Nigeria's fuel and exchange-rate outlook; a collapse of the truce could lift them.
Supporters say any pause on energy strikes protects civilians and opens talks.
Sceptics say it was announced without Moscow's public agreement and without details.
An announcement is not an agreement. Look for Kremlin confirmation, a start date and a monitoring arrangement.
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