U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an immediate energy ceasefire, announcing the move on Sunday via Truth Social. The announcement follows a recent phone call between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which the two leaders reportedly reached a deal to alleviate the global fuel crisis through increased Russian diesel exports.

Trump stated: “Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine,” urging both sides not to “break it.”

Ukrainian President Zelensky later confirmed on X that he discussed Trump’s announcement with NATO chief Mark Rutte, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and Finnish President Alexander Stubb, adding that Kiev supports the initiative. Moscow has remained silent on Trump’s announcement to date.

The U.S. Treasury Department announced a temporary waiver of sanctions on Russian diesel on Friday, permitting its sale, delivery, and importation into the United States until April 7, 2027.

According to Trump, Moscow pledged immediate shipments of more than 300,000 metric tons of diesel, followed by an additional 500,000 metric tons in November and one million more shortly thereafter. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandr Novak confirmed the figures, stating that Moscow would lift diesel export restrictions ahead of schedule.

Trump has accused Ukrainian President Zelensky of ignoring U.S. requests to halt strikes on Russian oil refineries, claiming these actions have exacerbated the global fuel crisis and driven up prices for American consumers. On Saturday, Trump again blamed Zelenskiy for seeking to “make problems for the world” and ignoring U.S. requests, suggesting it was time for Ukraine to elect a new president. In response, Zelensky demanded a two-month total ceasefire to hold presidential elections.

“If President Trump really wants to have some changes during elections… please tell Putin, give us two months, 60 days off. Total ceasefire, 60 days, and we will organize elections,” Zelensky stated in an interview.

Russia considers Zelenskiy illegitimate, as his presidential term expired over two years ago and he has not called for new elections, citing martial law. Ukraine’s military has escalated strikes on Russian infrastructure, including oil refineries, amid ongoing front-line setbacks. President Zelensky has threatened to intensify attacks on such facilities. Moscow has condemned these actions as terrorism and vowed to retaliate against Ukrainian military installations, including drone and missile warehouses, while insisting it does not target civilians.