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U.S. presses Ukraine over Russian energy strikes as truce terms remain disputed

European officials told the Financial Times that U.S. officials pressed Kyiv and European capitals to halt strikes on Russian energy sites and threatened possible limits on intelligence sharing and weapons procurement; the EU called the warning a bad signal, and the U.S. side reportedly said Ukraine was owed no additional compensation to stop the strikes. Trump said Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an immediate energy ceasefire, while Zelensky said he had no advance notice, that neither side had agreed, and that Ukraine would join if Russia did; Moscow did not confirm an agreement and Peskov said contacts continued. Zelensky said Ukraine resumed refinery strikes after a three-day U.S.-requested pause because Russian attacks continued, counting 76 Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy sector; Trump and JD Vance blamed Ukrainian strikes for higher energy prices, a causal claim energy experts disputed, as Zelensky also described Starlink restrictions and an intelligence interruption that U.S. officials denied.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks during an address recorded on December 23, 2025. The file description says a Russian strike had targeted Ukraine’s energy sector that day.
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In their own words

Grouped by where each speaker is from. Quotation marks are the speaker's own words; other lines are our summaries.

United States

Donald Trump, U.S. president

Trump urged the parties not to violate the ceasefire.

Our summary of Yonhap News Agency · also 12 other outlets

Government

The US side said it was already doing a lot for Ukraine and that no additional compensation was needed for Ukraine to stop refinery attacks.

Our summary of Yonhap News Agency, via The New York Times

More from United States (4)
Trump, U.S. president

Trump criticized Ukraine's attack on Russian oil refineries.

Our summary of The Hankyoreh

In Congress

Roger Wicker, U.S. senator
“President Trump can lower prices at the pump today by simply agreeing to this deal!”

Quoted in The Korea Herald, via Associated Press

Adam Schiff, U.S. senator
“Either the president was lying or Musk was lying, but the decision to slow down satellite speed and access has life-or-death consequences for Ukraine”

Quoted in CBC News

Political parties

Trump and his allies

Trump and his allies have called for Ukraine to elect a different president and accused Zelensky of prolonging the war.

Our summary of The Kyiv Independent · long-held position

Russia

Dmitry Peskov, Kremlin spokesperson

Peskov said contacts on the energy ceasefire matter were continuing.

Our summary of PBS NewsHour, via Associated Press

Kremlin spokesman

A Kremlin spokesman said contacts were ongoing and declined to provide further details about the energy ceasefire.

Our summary of France 24

More from Russia (4)
Kremlin, Russian presidential office

The Kremlin has declined to make any commitments to the proposed truce.

Our summary of The Kyiv Independent

In parliament

Igor Ananskikh, Russian State Duma member

Ananskikh said he had no information about the energy ceasefire Trump announced on Oct. 11.

Our summary of The Kyiv Independent, via Ostorozhno Novosti

Regional and local government

Yevgeny Pervyshov, Governor of Tambov Region

The governor says the fire at an enterprise in Michurinsky district was caused by a drone attack and no one was injured.

Our summary of RIA Novosti · also 1 other outlet

Yevgeny Pervyshev, Governor of Tambov Oblast

Drones of the Ukrainian armed forces attacked Tambov Oblast overnight on 20 October.

Our summary of Meduza

Ukraine

Government

Ukraine suspects the Starshield speed limit stems from the conflict between the Trump administration and Zelensky.

Our summary of Yonhap News Agency

Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine's president
“…if Russians agree to an energy ceasefire, Ukraine will agree”

Quoted in Xinhua, via A8 · also 2 other outlets

More from Ukraine (4)
Zelensky, Ukraine's president
“We are very thankful for this. Now it works”

Quoted in Ukrinform · also 1 other outlet

Regional and local government

Natalia Zabolotna, Head of Vinnytsia Regional Military Administration
“I want to ask residents of the region to use electricity sparingly”

Quoted in Ukrinform

Roman Romaniuk, Volyn regional administration official
“Just like in previous days, the enemy continues to target electric power facilities and civil infrastructure.”

Quoted in Ukrainska Pravda

Political parties

Viktor Medvedchuk, Leader of Other Ukraine

Medvedchuk claimed that during his meeting with Trump in front of journalists, Zelenskyy only nodded and scratched his nose, supposedly following an order to sit still.

Our summary of RIA Novosti

Where accounts differ

Points where outlets or parties give conflicting facts or readings. Each side is summarised by our pipeline; its sources are listed under it.

Accounts conflict Whether Russia and Ukraine had already agreed to an energy ceasefire

Trump said in September that both sides had agreed to reciprocal limits and on October 11 said both had agreed to an immediate ceasefire.

Sources (2)

Donald Trump, U.S. president · our summary of Meduza

As quoted in Russian, with a machine translation

“Украина согласилась не наносить удары по российским объектам энергетической инфраструктуры”

Machine translation: “Ukraine agreed not to strike Russian energy infrastructure facilities”

Donald Trump, U.S. president · our summary of Meduza

Russia said it would accept the September proposal only if sanctions were lifted; outlets reported continued attacks after Trump's September claim. Zelensky said the October announcement was news to him and that neither side had agreed; Moscow did not confirm the agreement.

Sources (2)

Our summary of The Hankyoreh

Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine's president · our summary of Xinhua, via A8

Accounts conflict Whether Ukrainian refinery strikes drove global fuel prices higher

Trump said the strikes were harming global diesel markets and raising energy costs for Americans.

Sources (2)

Donald Trump, U.S. president · our summary of The Kyiv Independent, via Reuters

“Zelenskyy is using Diesel Refineries in Russia as a target, knowing that these attacks are seriously hurting the world diesel markets, including those in the United States”
Donald Trump, U.S. president · quoted in Ukrainska Pravda

Energy experts disputed Trump's causal claim; BBC Verify reported that Russian diesel exports fell by about 670,000 barrels per day, and Johnson said Ukraine's attacks were removing a major exporter from the market.

Sources (2)

energy experts · our summary of The Kyiv Independent, via Reuters

Our summary of BBC News

Accounts conflict Whether Governor Kukharuk accused Ukraine of the Surgut attack

Ukrainska Pravda, citing The Moscow Times, reported that Kukharuk accused Ukraine of carrying out the attack.

Sources (1)

Ruslan Kukharuk, Governor of Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug · our summary of Ukrainska Pravda, via The Moscow Times

The Kyiv Independent's account said Kukharuk reported a fire after a drone attack but did not identify who was responsible.

Sources (1)
“As a result of a drone attack on an industrial facility in the Surgut district, a fire broke out.”
Ruslan Kukharuk, Governor of Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug · quoted in The Kyiv Independent

Accounts conflict Who ordered or proposed the Starlink restrictions

Zelensky said the restriction message came from the U.S. government; Reuters sources said the order came from inside the White House, and Telegraph sources said Musk proposed it and Trump agreed.

Sources (2)
“It was a message from the American government to limit this speed and technically SpaceX did it.”
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine's president · quoted in Ukrainska Pravda, via European Pravda

two US officials and a Western official · our summary of The Guardian, via Reuters

Trump denied ordering the restriction and said he did not think Musk was responsible; Rubio denied White House involvement and said no one there ordered a speed reduction.

Sources (2)

Donald Trump, U.S. president · our summary of Ukrainska Pravda, via Bloomberg

Donald Trump, U.S. president · our summary of Ukrainska Pravda, via Bloomberg

Accounts conflict Whether the Starlink restriction was intentional

Zelensky described the restrictions as a planned operation.

Sources (1)

Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine's president · our summary of Yonhap News Agency

Rubio said the restriction was not intentional.

Sources (1)

Marco Rubio, U.S. secretary of state · our summary of Yonhap News Agency

Accounts conflict Whether U.S. intelligence sharing with Ukraine was interrupted

Zelensky said Ukraine missed intelligence about Russian ballistic attacks for three days and that sharing later resumed.

Sources (2)
“We didn't receive it during ballistic attacks for three days”
Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine's president · quoted in The Kyiv Independent, via NBC News

Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine's president · our summary of The Kyiv Independent, via NBC News

Rubio said there had been no pause in U.S. intelligence sharing.

Sources (1)

Marco Rubio, U.S. secretary of state · our summary of TASS

Disputed Whether Ukraine needs a new president

Trump said Ukraine should have a new leader able to make a deal with Russia.

Sources (1)
“I suggest they get a new leader who can make a deal, because he could have made many deals that, for some reason, he never does”
Donald Trump, U.S. president · quoted in France 24

Sybiha said Ukrainians have the right to choose who leads them and that Zelensky has their support.

Sources (1)
“He has the support of the Ukrainian people, and they have the right to decide. Statements from abroad only confirm that he is doing his job well”
Andrii Sybiha, Ukrainian foreign minister · quoted in The Hindu

Disputed The purpose and merits of Ukraine's renewed strikes on Russian energy facilities

Ukraine said the strikes were meant to limit a major source of Moscow's war funding and resumed them after judging the energy truce ineffective.

Sources (1)

Ukraine · our summary of BBC News

Trump called the renewed strikes a disgrace and accused Ukraine of targeting refineries to hurt Republicans before the election.

Sources (2)

Donald Trump, U.S. president · our summary of Deutsche Welle

Donald Trump, U.S. president · our summary of France 24, via AFP

Other voices

Reactions from other countries and bodies, others involved, and commentary.

United Kingdom

Andy Burnham, United Kingdom's prime minister
“…for a sustained energy ceasefire to start now”

Quoted in China Daily

Italy

Giorgia Meloni, Italian prime minister

Meloni says she does not miss seeing Russian tanks in European countries.

Our summary of Ukrainska Pravda, via European Pravda

International bodies

Ursula von der Leyen, European Commission president
“We will not lift any sanctions unless Russia stops the war”

Quoted in The Guardian

Others involved

Ukrainian and European government officials

Ukrainian and European government officials suspect the throttling is a political move.

Our summary of Der Spiegel

Elon Musk, Business and technology executive

Musk said his company was not behind the satellite disruption.

Our summary of France 24, via AFP

Ian Proud, Former British diplomat

Proud wrote that Zelensky's rhetoric about a possible Ukrainian victory did not interest Trump.

Our summary of RIA Novosti, via Responsible Statecraft

Vakhtang Kebuladze, Ukrainian philosopher

Kebuladze asserts that death is a master from Russia.

Our summary of The Kyiv Independent

Commentary

Rory Johnson, Commodity analyst

Rory Johnson said Ukraine's attacks were bringing the war's effects to Russia and largely removing the world's second-largest diesel exporter from the market.

Our summary of BBC News

author of the New York Times article, New York Times journalist

The relationship between Trump and Zelensky has come close to a rupture, which would be devastating for Ukraine.

Our summary of RIA Novosti, via The New York Times

author of the New York Times article, New York Times journalist

Although European countries provide Ukraine with some intelligence, nothing can replace American intelligence.

Our summary of RIA Novosti, via The New York Times

Timeline

  1. 2026-09-14

    On September 14, Trump said Russia and Ukraine had agreed to stop strikes on each other's energy infrastructure.

    Sources: Meduza

    Supporting statements

    Trump had previously announced an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine on September 14.

    Our summary of Meduza

    Trump said Ukraine had agreed not to strike Russian energy infrastructure.

    Donald Trump, U.S. president · our summary of Meduza
    As quoted in Russian, with a machine translation

    “Украина согласилась не наносить удары по российским объектам энергетической инфраструктуры”

    Machine translation: “Ukraine agreed not to strike Russian energy infrastructure facilities”

    Trump said Russia had agreed to the same restriction.

    Donald Trump, U.S. president · our summary of Meduza
  2. 2026-09-22

    On Tuesday, Zelensky said after meeting Trump that Ukraine was ready for any format of energy ceasefire if Russia stopped attacking Ukraine's energy system.

    Sources: South China Morning Post · Okaz

    Supporting statements

    Zelensky said Ukraine was ready for an energy ceasefire in any format.

    Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine's president · our summary of South China Morning Post

    Zelensky said Ukraine is ready for any form of truce in the energy sector, provided Russia stops attacking Ukraine's energy system.

    Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine's president · our summary of Okaz
  3. 2026-10-09

    On October 9, U.S. and Ukrainian representatives met in Miami; U.S. envoys reportedly demanded that Ukraine stop attacking Russian refineries, and the U.S. side said no additional compensation was needed.

    Sources: Yonhap News Agency (via The New York Times)

    Supporting statements

    Witkoff and Kushner reportedly demanded that Ukraine stop attacking Russian refineries.

    Steve Witkoff, U.S. presidential envoy · our summary of Yonhap News Agency, via The New York Times

    The US side said it was already doing a lot for Ukraine and that no additional compensation was needed for Ukraine to stop refinery attacks.

    United States · our summary of Yonhap News Agency, via The New York Times
  4. 2026-10-10/2026-10-11

    European officials said U.S. officials called European capitals and Kyiv on October 10 and 11 to press for an end to attacks on Russian energy sites and warn of possible limits on intelligence sharing and PURL.

    Sources: TASS (via The Financial Times) · Ukrainska Pravda (via Financial Times)

    Supporting statements

    European officials who received calls said US officials called European capitals and Kiev on October 10 and 11.

    unnamed European officials · our summary of TASS, via The Financial Times

    European officials said the US was lobbying European capitals and Kyiv to end attacks on Russian oil refineries.

    European officials · our summary of Ukrainska Pravda, via Financial Times

    European officials said US messages included threats to suspend intelligence sharing and shut down the PURL mechanism.

    European officials · our summary of Ukrainska Pravda, via Financial Times
  5. 2026-10-10

    On October 10, Trump told reporters at the White House that Ukraine should have a new leader able to make a deal and demanded an end to strikes on Russian refineries.

    Sources: Yonhap News Agency · France 24

    Supporting statements

    Trump proposed that Ukraine get a new leader who could reach a peace agreement.

    Donald Trump, U.S. president · our summary of Yonhap News Agency

    Trump demanded that Ukraine stop striking Russian refineries.

    Donald Trump, U.S. president · our summary of France 24
    “I suggest they get a new leader who can make a deal, because he could have made many deals that, for some reason, he never does”
    Donald Trump, U.S. president · quoted in France 24
  6. 2026-10-10

    Sybiha said late on Saturday (October 10) that Ukrainians had the right to decide who leads them and that Zelensky had their support.

    Sources: The Hindu

    Supporting statements
    “He has the support of the Ukrainian people, and they have the right to decide. Statements from abroad only confirm that he is doing his job well”
    Andrii Sybiha, Ukrainian foreign minister · quoted in The Hindu
  7. 2026-10-11

    On October 11, Trump posted that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an immediate energy ceasefire and urged both sides not to break it.

    Sources: Deutsche Welle

    Supporting statements

    Trump said Russia and Ukraine had agreed to halt strikes on each other's energy infrastructure.

    Donald Trump, U.S. president · our summary of Deutsche Welle
    “Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine”
    Donald Trump, U.S. president · quoted in Deutsche Welle

    Trump said both parties had agreed to the ceasefire.

    Donald Trump, U.S. president · our summary of Deutsche Welle

    Trump urged both parties not to break the ceasefire.

    Donald Trump, U.S. president · our summary of Deutsche Welle
  8. 2026-10-12

    On Monday (October 12, 2026), Zelensky said Russia had violated the announced ceasefire and that Ukraine was awaiting terms and a specific U.S. step to secure compliance.

    Sources: The Hindu

    Supporting statements
    “There were Russian violations of the energy ceasefire announced by President Trump”
    Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine's president · quoted in The Hindu
    “We are waiting for the details of the conditions between the Americans and Russians, and we are waiting to see one specific step the Americans are ready to take”
    Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine's president · quoted in The Hindu
  9. 2026-10-14

    Ukrainian military personnel reported Starlink restrictions on October 14.

    Sources: Meduza

    Supporting statements

    Ukrainian military personnel reported restrictions affecting their Starlink terminals, specifically the Starshield military version.

    Ukrainian military personnel · our summary of Meduza
  10. 2026-10-15

    On Oct. 15, Zelensky said Kyiv had lifted its pause on refinery strikes because Russia continued attacking Ukraine's energy grid.

    Sources: The Kyiv Independent (via Reuters) · Ukrainska Pravda

    Supporting statements

    Zelensky said Kyiv lifted its pause on refinery strikes because of continued Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy grid.

    Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine's president · our summary of The Kyiv Independent, via Reuters

    Zelenskyy said Ukraine will resume strikes on Russian oil refineries after a three-day pause requested by the US.

    Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine's president · our summary of Ukrainska Pravda
  11. 2026-10-15

    The Ryazan refinery caught fire overnight on October 15 following a drone attack, according to reports.

    Sources: Rappler

    Supporting statements

    Malkov said a major Ukrainian drone attack caused a fire at the refinery.

    Pavel Malkov, Governor of Ryazan Oblast · our summary of Rappler
  12. 2026-10-16

    On Friday 16 October, Trump denied ordering the Starshield restriction and said he did not think Musk was responsible.

    Sources: Ukrainska Pravda (via Bloomberg)

    Supporting statements

    Trump says he did not order the restriction.

    Donald Trump, U.S. president · our summary of Ukrainska Pravda, via Bloomberg

    Trump says he does not think Elon Musk was responsible for the restriction.

    Donald Trump, U.S. president · our summary of Ukrainska Pravda, via Bloomberg
  13. 2026-10-17

    Rubio said on 17 October that the White House was not involved in the Starlink disruption and no one had instructed speeds to be lowered.

    Sources: Yonhap News Agency

    Supporting statements

    The White House was not involved in the disruption of Ukrainian military use of Starlink.

    Marco Rubio, U.S. secretary of state · our summary of Yonhap News Agency

    No one instructed that Starlink speeds be lowered.

    Marco Rubio, U.S. secretary of state · our summary of Yonhap News Agency

    No one in the White House instructed that Starlink speeds be lowered.

    Marco Rubio, U.S. secretary of state · our summary of Yonhap News Agency
  14. 2026-10-18

    On Oct. 18, Zelensky said Russia had attacked Ukraine's energy and oil and gas facilities 76 times since Trump's ceasefire announcement and that tens of thousands of families were without power.

    Sources: The Kyiv Independent

    Supporting statements

    Russia has attacked Ukrainian energy and oil and gas facilities 76 times since Trump announced an energy ceasefire.

    Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine's president · our summary of The Kyiv Independent
    “Tens of thousands of families are without power”
    Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine's president · quoted in The Kyiv Independent
  15. 2026-10-18

    On Sunday, Trump accused Ukraine of targeting Russian refineries to hurt Republicans before the November 3 election.

    Sources: France 24 (via AFP) · NDTV (via AFP)

    Supporting statements

    Trump accuses Ukraine of purposefully targeting Russian refineries to hurt the Republican Party in the November 3 election.

    Donald Trump, U.S. president · our summary of France 24, via AFP

    Trump accuses Ukraine of deliberately targeting Russian refineries to hurt the Republican Party in the November 3 election.

    Donald Trump, U.S. president · our summary of NDTV, via AFP
  16. 2026-10-18/2026-10-19

    Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles and drones on the night of 18-19 October, damaging energy infrastructure and civilian sites and causing casualties, according to Ukrainian officials.

    Sources: Ukrainska Pravda · Ukrainska Pravda · Ukrinform · Ukrainska Pravda

    Supporting statements

    Russia attacked Ukraine with Iskander-M/S-400 ballistic missiles, Iskander-K cruise missiles and attack drones on the night of 18-19 October.

    Our summary of Ukrainska Pravda
    “One person has been killed and eight injured in overnight attacks on Kyiv.”
    State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Kyiv · quoted in Ukrainska Pravda
    “…more than 10 energy infrastructure facilities were damaged, and the lights went out for at least 550,000 families”
    Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine's president · quoted in Ukrinform
    “…a medical clinic, a school, a metro station and ordinary residential buildings were also damaged”
    Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine's president · quoted in Ukrainska Pravda
  17. 2026-10-19

    On Oct. 19, Rubio said he could not confirm reports that Ukraine received no advance warning before the Kyiv attack, citing a lack of information.

    Sources: The Kyiv Independent

    Supporting statements

    Rubio said he could not confirm reports that Ukraine received no advance warning before the Oct. 19 ballistic missile attack on Kyiv, citing a lack of information.

    Marco Rubio, U.S. secretary of state · our summary of The Kyiv Independent
  18. 2026-10-20

    On the night of October 20, drones attacked Tambov Oblast and a fire broke out at an enterprise, according to Governor Pervyshov.

    Sources: Meduza

    Supporting statements

    Drones of the Ukrainian armed forces attacked Tambov Oblast overnight on 20 October.

    Yevgeny Pervyshev, Governor of Tambov Oblast · our summary of Meduza

    A fire broke out on the territory of one of the enterprises.

    Yevgeny Pervyshev, Governor of Tambov Oblast · our summary of Meduza
  19. 2026-10-20

    Reported on 2026-10-20: Vance said Ukraine should stop striking Russian diesel facilities because the attacks raised energy costs for Americans.

    Sources: Ukrinform (via 2WAY TONIGHT)

    Supporting statements
    “Do I think they should be striking Russian diesel fuel production facilities, which lead to rising energy prices for Americans? No”
    Vance, U.S. vice president · quoted in Ukrinform, via 2WAY TONIGHT
    “…which lead to rising energy prices for Americans”
    Vance, U.S. vice president · quoted in Ukrinform, via 2WAY TONIGHT
  20. 2026-10-20

    Reported on 2026-10-20: Zelensky backed a mutual energy ceasefire and asked for interceptor missiles if Ukraine was expected to refrain from retaliation against Russian energy sites.

    Sources: Ukrinform (via Corriere della Sera) · Ukrainska Pravda (via Corriere della Sera)

    Supporting statements
    “We support a mutual ceasefire on energy infrastructure.”
    Zelensky, Ukraine's president · quoted in Ukrinform, via Corriere della Sera
    “…then give us interceptor missiles so I can protect our energy infrastructure”
    Zelensky, Ukraine's president · quoted in Ukrinform, via Corriere della Sera

    If Russia ignores the energy ceasefire, Ukraine's partners could provide enough air defence systems for Ukraine to protect its energy infrastructure.

    Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine's president · our summary of Ukrainska Pravda, via Corriere della Sera

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says the US sees Zelensky as the main obstacle to peaceMedia name four contenders who could replace ZelenskyBritish politician calls Ukraine one of the most corrupt countriesMendel noted an important detail amid deteriorating relations between the US and UkraineThe Guardian called the conflict between Trump and Zelensky seriousRussia is ready to do everything possible for long-term peace, Peskov saidZelensky Again Refuses to Hold Elections in UkraineKallas sharply responds to Trump after his statement about ZelenskyState Duma Calls Trump’s Call a Black Mark for Zelensky“This is a chance”: Calls for Zelensky to resign in France after Trump’s remarksTrump adviser says Zelensky is harming Trump and the American peopleAlarm raised in Kyiv over Zelensky’s sudden disappearanceThe Kremlin said it was important for Kyiv to recognize the realities in UkraineMedia: Witkoff and Kushner postpone visit to MoscowTrump is very angry with Zelensky, Axios writesFrench presidential candidate calls Zelensky an obstacle to peaceTrump’s call for a change in leadership shocked Ukraine’s authorities, officials in Crimea saidZelensky Snaps at Trump After Statement on Elections in UkraineExpert: Europe will have to pay for supporting the Kyiv regimeFrance Says Who Should Replace ZelenskyDmitriev urged the EU and Britain to stop stoking the war.Zelensky will keep milking European degenerates, Medvedev saidDmitriev points to Trump and Musk’s agreement on ZelenskyTrump sharply reprimanded ZelenskyUnbelievable, but Zelensky was absolutely right about one thingMedia: US Took a Radical Step for RussiaTrump’s words about Ukraine are a landmark moment, Dmitriev saidUkraine learns of Zelensky’s disappointment after meeting with TrumpZelensky infuriates social media users with statement after meeting Trump“The Country Hates.” In the US, They Revealed Why Zelensky Was Able to Stay in PowerPatrushev did not rule out sabotage against tankers carrying Russian diesel fuelMedia: Europeans want to reduce technological dependence on the USZelensky should be concerned about his relations with Ukrainians, Zakharova says“He was already nowhere to be found.” The US discusses Zelensky’s escape routesMedia: Trump asked Musk to lift restrictions on Starshield operations in UkraineZelensky will not get time to rearm Ukraine, Matviyenko saysZelensky set out demands to the US during a conversation with Rubio“Expected fall”: Europe responds to Zelensky’s ultimatumZelensky says restrictions on Starlink’s operation in Ukraine remain in placeRubio explains why talk of elections has surfaced in UkraineEurope reveals what Rubio did with Zelensky“He doesn’t understand.” Rubio put Zelensky in his placeUS names three consequences of a Putin-Trump dealUkraine will lay down its arms if Trump deprives it of intelligence, Jabarov saidMedia: Zelensky is mired in a Sisyphean struggle with the White HouseThe White House did not answer a question about intelligence sharing with UkraineMedia: Kyiv’s allies fear Trump’s anger over their support for Ukrainian strikesTrump’s New Statement About Putin Sparks Strong Reaction in the Federal Republic of GermanyTrump has serious leverage over Ukraine, Polyanskiy believesKremlin says it knows nothing about Trump's plans to stop sharing intelligence with UkraineWhite House considers Zelensky overconfident, media reportBritain reports how Ukraine reacted to the Trump scandalWest reveals how a Putin-Trump deal would affect UkrainiansTrump says Zelensky should focus on a deal with RussiaA new Ukraine is needed to resolve the conflict, says British politicianThe West made a grave admission over Trump’s harsh words about ZelenskyContacts on the energy ceasefire are continuing, Peskov saidMedia: Former White House official points to a dangerous situation for KyivThe West drew an unexpected conclusion after Zelensky's response to TrumpMedia: Fear has taken hold in Ukraine over Zelensky’s conflict with Trump“So openly and brazenly”: EU fears Zelensky’s boorish response to TrumpEuropean Commission Promised Ukraine Additional Funding to Buy Drones and MissilesZelensky Is Taking Ukraine Back to a Primitive Communal System, Zakharova SaysPeskov: Russia remains open to the negotiation process on Ukraine“Get rid of this clown.” Trump’s attack on Zelenskyy has caused astonishment onlineIn the US, Zelensky was urged to heed Trump's remarks about electionsZelensky’s inner circle was shaken by Trump’s words about a new leader, journalist saysElon Musk believes it is time for Ukraine to find a new leaderCongress called on ZelenskyA way to end Ukrainians’ suffering found in the USTrump urged Zelensky to hold elections in UkraineDmitriev called Musk’s remarks about Zelensky a turning point“No one expected it”: Europe speaks of Zelensky’s executionMusk said Zelensky had gone too farTrump has completely abandoned Zelensky, Philippot saidDmitriev Posts Time Cover Featuring Zelensky and the Words “Game Over”Trump’s remarks about Zelensky shocked Ukrainian elites, Miroshnik saysZelensky reports conversation with Burnham after Trump's tough demandUkraine had a ‘tough’ day, Burnham saysTrump urged Zelensky to travel to Moscow, Bloomberg reportedTrump’s unusual gesture after shaking hands with Zelensky caught on videoMedvedchuk commented on Zelensky’s behavior at the UN General Assembly
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TASSRussia
Fire at Tambov Region enterprise, 136 downed drones: aftermath of overnight attacks Reports threats to intelligence and weapons procurement
37 more from TASSRussian strikes hit over 10 energy infrastructure facilities in Ukraine overnightUkrainian air defenses fail to intercept single Russian ballistic missile overnightData center in Kiev completely destroyed by Russian strike, cannot be restoredStorage sites for cruise missiles, data center in Kiev hit in massive Russian attackZelensky complains US still restricts Starlink operations for Ukrainian militaryUS threatens to stop weapons supplies to Ukraine — mediaTrump says Russia, Ukraine agree on ‘energy ceasefire’Zelensky had numerous chances to end conflict but chose not to do so — TrumpEU seeks to avoid Ukraine’s mistakes in relying on Starlink — BloombergRussia strikes transport infrastructure used by Ukrainian armyUkraine receives no intelligence warnings from partners last night, Zelensky confirmsContacts on 'energy ceasefire' in Ukraine ongoing, no change to situation yet — KremlinZelensky’s behavior angers Trump amid refinery strikes — mediaUkraine’s Air Force confirms lack of timely data on missile launchesTrump has all necessary tools to replace Zelensky — former Ukrainian Prime MinisterKiev fears further demands from Trump — mediaExpert says Zelensky won't give in to Trump's demands, even if it means losing US supportNewsweek magazine puts out shortlist of candidates who could unseat ZelenskyTrump fuming at Zelensky, expects Kiev to stop attacks on Russian oil refineries — AxiosTrump says elections in Ukraine necessaryZelensky complains Starlink restrictions still in place in UkraineSome Starlink, Starshield restrictions still remain in Ukraine - former adviserTrump says Ukraine's access to Starshield restoredUS investigating Ukraine’s ties with Mexican drug cartels — Russia’s SVRTrump-Zelensky rift will not affect special military operation, expert saysRubio says software problem behind recent air defense failure in UkraineUS not to supply Ukraine with weapons at expense of its own security — columnistTrump denies White House involvement in restricting Kiev’s access to StarshieldTrump’s demand for elections in Kiev deals blow to 'party of war' — Crimean legislatorOil prices rise following statements from Kiev, strikes on Saudi Arabia — BloombergRussia not seeking split between US, Europe over Ukraine conflict — Kremlin spokesmanEU promises Kiev more funds for drones, missiles amid statements from USTrump’s remarks about new leader in Ukraine come as surprise to Kiev — German journalistMusk agrees it’s time for Ukraine to find new leaderTrump’s call to remove Zelensky reflects mood among Ukrainians — Russian legislatorDmitriev calls Musk’s comment about Zelensky ‘tipping point’Musk says Zelensky has gone too far
The Kyiv IndependentUkraine
Ukraine war latest: Drone strikes on Yandex data centers disrupt Russian court hearings, media reports European diplomat doubts Russia will honor a truce
55 more from The Kyiv IndependentDeath is a master from RussiaFire at oil pumping station in Russia’s Tambov Oblast after drone attack, monitoring channels sayRussia strikes 28 critical energy facilities across Ukraine in latest wave of attacks, Zelensky saysUS reacts to Kyiv's claim it received no advance notice of Russian ballistic missile launches4 killed, 55 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over past day as 550,000 households lose powerRussian attacks hit Ukrainian water filtration, plastics factories overnightUS Treasury Secretary downplays Russia sanctions waiver, warns Zelensky to 'be careful'3 waves of Russian missiles slam Kyiv overnight, killing at least 1, injuring 8US resumes intel sharing on Russian missile launches with Ukraine, Zelensky saysZelensky reveals how many Russian attacks have followed Trump's energy ceasefireMarco Rubio says Trump's Russian oil sanctions waiver is a '60-day pause,' denies restricting Starlink access'Planned operation' — Zelensky confirms Ukraine's Starlink access not fully restoredSky closed over Moscow multiple nights in row as Ukraine resumes refinery strikes'They were both in on it' — Musk suggested Trump restrict Ukraine's Starlink service, Telegraph reportsKyiv stopped attacking Russia's oil refineries, Moscow continues pounding Ukraine's energy grid, Zelensky says'We have one refinery' — Zelensky says energy ceasefire must cover power grid, not just oil, as Russia strikes energy facilities across UkraineUS threatens to halt weapons procurement for Ukraine over strikes on Russian energy sites, FT reports'To keep oil prices from rising' — Russian lawmaker questions Trump’s energy ceasefire claimUkraine war latest: Russia pounds Kyiv's energy infrastructure as Trump’s energy ceasefire claim catches Ukraine off guardRussia besieges Kyiv's energy infrastructure as Trump calls for an energy ceasefireTrump's Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire claim is news to Kyiv'He better damn well stop' — Trump slams Zelensky for attacking Russian refineries, says Ukraine should get 'new president'Witkoff to visit St. Petersburg after Zelensky talksZelensky meets Trump envoy Witkoff in Norway as US-Ukraine ties sourZelensky, Rubio discuss critical military systems amid US-Ukraine tensionsWhat Russia's doing to Ukraine is 'fine,' Trump saysPope Leo, Zelensky discuss hopes for ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky'Absolute atrocity' — Russian drone strike on park in Kharkiv Oblast kills children'It's significant': Ukraine fears US is withholding allied-funded air defense supplies to pressure KyivUS delaying Patriot missiles already paid for under NATO initiative, Zelensky saysUkraine war latest: St. Petersburg slammed by drones in mass Ukrainian attackOver half of Russian jet-powered drones downed by Ukraine's aircraft, Zelensky saysRussian Ryazan oil refinery halts operations of one main unit after drone attack, Reuters reportsRussian industrial facility reportedly on fire after drone attack in Surgut regionFire breaks out near Russian metallurgical plant after reported drone attackKremlin has nothing to say on Trump's energy ceasefire, rejects Zelensky's truce proposalRussian attacks kill at least 10, injure 69 across Ukraine as Moscow targets energy infrastructure in several oblastsEU to provide Ukraine with 3 billion euro tranche of military funding this weekRussian drone strike kills 3 service members in Ivano-Frankivsk, wounds 3 othersRussia struck Kharkiv's power plant shortly after Trump announced 'energy ceasefire'Ukraine strikes 'very important' deal on new batch of Patriot missiles, Zelensky saysZelensky meets Macron to discuss air defenses, winter supportRussia's fuel shortages ease as Ukraine faces Trump pressure to halt refinery strikes80% of Ukrainians back strikes on Russian refineries even if US cuts support, poll showsUkraine paused attacks on oil refineries for 3 days as Russia continued strikes on energy infrastructure, Zelensky saysUkraine receives 12 Patriot missiles per month from US, Zelensky saysPower outages in half of Ukraine's oblasts after Russian assault on power plantsUS-Russia-China summit would only 'encourage Putin to continue this war,' Ukraine saysTrump refuses to accuse Russia of breaking energy ceasefire, says Ukraine 'hit sites the day before'As Russian missiles slip through Kyiv's air defenses without warning, officials say US intelligence sharing remains intact. For nowTrump says Ukraine, Russia agree to energy strike ceasefire 'because I said they agreed'US threatens to cut intel sharing, arms shipments to Ukraine to protect Russian oil refineries, sources confirmRussian assets are only leverage if Europe uses them, says Ukraine's FM SybihaUkraine will only stop attacking Russian oil as part of an energy ceasefire, Zelensky saysTrump made 'final decision' on granting Ukraine Patriot licenses, Zelensky says
Ukrainska PravdaUkraine
WSJ: Elon Musk personally ordered Starlink restrictions for Ukraine Crosetto calls intelligence restrictions a major mistake
87 more from Ukrainska PravdaZelenskyy: US has more in common with Ukraine than with RussiaRussians attack superstore in KovelRussian attacks damage energy infrastructure in Ternopil and Odesa oblasts, causing power cutsUS Vice President Vance states Ukraine should not join NATORussians strike ice rink in Kyiv with missile"The premises totally damaged": diagnostic centre in Kyiv halts work due to Russian attack – photosRubio comments on lack of warnings to Ukraine regarding Russian ballistic missilesRussian attacks trigger outage schedules across ten Ukrainian oblastsZelenskyy: Russia struck using 16 ballistic missiles overnightInitially no warning from partners about Russian overnight attack - Ukraine's Air ForceOne killed, 10 injured and 3 missing in Russian attacks on Kyiv OblastUkraine's air defence downs four Russian cruise missiles and 243 drones, hits recorded at 25 locationsEight people injured in Russian attack on Kyiv – photos, videoRussia attacks Kyiv with ballistic missiles, damaging metro station and injuring civiliansRussian attack on Kyiv kills 21-year-old woman and injures threeZelenskyy says he would stand in elections if held before end of warZelenskyy says Ukraine will not prevail if US officially sides with RussiaUS treasury secretary tells Zelenskyy to be very careful what he says about StarlinkZelenskyy says message to restrict Starlink for Ukraine came from US governmentZelenskyy says US has resumed intelligence sharing with UkraineRussia has attacked Ukraine's energy sector 76 times since Trump announced truce, Zelenskyy saysRussian attack damages critical infrastructure in Vinnytsia Oblast, causing power cutsZelenskyy on Starlink operations: test in EU has proved restrictions apply only in UkraineItaly calls US weakening of Ukraine a "major mistake", says Putin cannot be stopped this wayTrump claims he did not order Starshield restrictions for UkraineZelenskyy confirms Starlink speed restrictions hindered interception of jet-powered ShahedsFT: US threatens to halt arms supplies to Ukraine under PURL programmeTrump claims Ukraine and Russia have agreed to energy truceTrump says it's time for Ukraine to get a new president who will make a deal with RussiaRubio outraged by claims US no longer warns Ukraine of ballistic threatsUS vice president says US and Ukraine are partners but differ on energy strikes on RussiaRussians attack Khmelnytskyi: two killed, three injuredMore than 200 combat clashes conducted overnight – Ukraine's General StaffTrump claims Zelenskyy has never wanted to end warTrump: Putin wants a deal more than Zelenskyy doesZelenskyy: If Russia wants us to stop hitting refineries, it must stop strikes on our energy systemNATO believes Europe must step up support for Ukraine to deter Putin – Bloomberg75% of Ukrainians open to negotiations with Russia to end war – surveyTrump claims Zelenskyy agreed to "take it easy" on strikes on Russian oil refineriesUkrainian arms manufacturer Fire Point claims to have overcome Starlink restrictions for long-range strikes – ReutersRussia strikes Kharkiv shopping centre with jet-powered drone, forcing temporary closurePentagon watchdog refuses to investigate Starlink restrictions for Ukraine – APMusk says Ukrainian military violated Starlink terms of use, loophole has been closedUS lawmakers urge Pentagon to expand Starshield contract for UkraineUS senators threaten to block Trump's nominees over Starlink restrictions in Ukraine – NYTSuspicious object discovered near Ukrainian Embassy in WashingtonAP: Trump's administration gives conflicting accounts of restrictions on Ukraine's Starshield accessUS lawmakers urge Trump to ask Musk to let Ukraine use Starlink to strike Russian ballistic missile launchersUS congressmen sign letter calling for Ukraine to regain Starlink access for strikes on RussiaUS has not restricted Starshield operations in Ukraine – US defense secretaryRussian drone strikes home improvement superstore in Mykolaiv Oblast: eight injuredZelenskyy: Starlink and Starshield stop working at speeds of 130-161 km/hRussian forces have attacked Ukraine's energy sector over 2,000 times in last three months, Ukrainian PM saysRussians attack houses in Dnipro: woman injured, people may be trapped under rubbleEuropeans are working on Starlink alternative and will succeed, Zelenskyy saysDrones strike one of Russia's main gas condensate plants, which also produces dieselEU did not ask Zelenskyy to "tone down" remarks on Trump – PoliticoRussia could export up to 3.5 million tonnes of diesel per month by year-endZelenskyy: Ukraine has not struck Russian oil refineries for two days, but Kremlin did not listen to TrumpBecause I said so: Trump explains why he believes Ukraine and Russia agreed to "energy ceasefire"Zelenskyy: Ukraine did not strike overnight, while Russia hit gas stations and energy infrastructureUS weapons supplies to Ukraine via PURL continue – NATO sourceRussian foreign minister claims Zelenskyy has not earned a ceasefireKremlin ready for one-day ceasefire for Ukraine's elections but dismisses 60-day proposalKremlin says consultations on energy ceasefire are still ongoingZelenskyy: US should have concluded a "diesel agreement" with UkraineZelenskyy: We are ready to sign guarantees for the Americans regarding the energy ceasefireEU has not yet seen Russia comply with the energy ceasefireEU chief diplomat responds to Trump's call: Ukraine needs ceasefire to hold electionsKremlin claims Trump wants Zelenskyy replaced because he is not making "difficult decisions"Axios: Trump's "energy ceasefire" would cover only attacks on oil refineriesUkraine's foreign minister: Russia violated "energy ceasefire" immediately after it was announcedZelenskyy: EU will provide Ukraine with €3bn in military aid next weekZelenskyy on Trump's "energy ceasefire": We are ready to agree, but energy facility in Kharkiv has just been hitZelenskyy: Ukraine supports energy ceasefire and awaits details from USZelenskyy was unaware of "energy ceasefire" but is willing to agree to it – AxiosEuropean Parliament defence committee chair: US can no longer be relied onUS Congress prepares bill to block all purchases of Russian oilRussia partially lifts diesel export ban following Trump-Putin deal, exports will resume immediatelyAxios: Trump has struck diesel deal with Putin because of Ukraine's refusal to halt refinery strikesTrump yet again blames Ukraine for rising fuel pricesZelenskyy comments on potential US-Ukraine-Russia meeting by late OctoberTrump again says Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries have affected diesel marketUS ambassador to NATO believes Ukrainian strikes deep inside Russia are bringing peace talks closerPresident's Office denies Bloomberg report on Trump proposing Zelenskyy-Putin meeting in MoscowEU to discuss who will give up their place in queue for Patriot missiles to Ukraine – sourceMacron wants to propose "double moratorium": no strikes on Russian oil refineries or fighting in Black Sea
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UkrinformUkraine
Hegseth says US did not order changes to Starshield coverage in Ukraine German lawmaker condemns Trump's stance on Zelensky
58 more from UkrinformUkraine ready for energy truce if it receives enough interceptor missiles, Zelensky saysDrones strike oil pumping station in Russia’s Tambov region, media reportZelensky: Pentagon delays vital supplies for UkraineZelensky: Russian forces strike 28 substations and other critical energy infrastructure sites in latest attack waveRussian strikes damage over 10 energy infrastructure facilities overnight – ZelenskyPart of Vinnytsia region left without electricity and water after Russian attackAir defense forces shoot down four Russian missiles and 243 drones since this eveningZelensky: Ready to meet with U.S. negotiatorsRussian missile attack on Kyiv kills one person and injures three othersZelensky: Ready to run in election before war endsZelensky says possible US siding with Russia would be ‘historic mistake’Russian forces launch another attack on critical infrastructure in Vinnytsia regionU.S. resumes intelligence sharing with Ukraine – ZelenskySybіha on energy ceasefire: Moscow has failed to honor any commitmentsZelensky: Russia has attacked Ukraine's energy infrastructure 76 times since Trump announced truceCritical infrastructure damaged in Russian air attack on Vinnytsia regionUkraine loses ability to use Starlink to shoot down jet-powered Shaheds – ZelenskyZelensky: There is no question of replacing StarlinkZelensky explains how Ukraine uses Starlink to intercept Shahed dronesTrump announces start of energy ceasefire between Russia and UkraineRussia commits 989 crimes against journalists and media since start of full-scale war, IMI saysRubio has rejected claims that restrictions on U.S. intelligence sharing with Ukraine are costing Ukrainian livesWitkoff, Kushner to travel to Norway for talks on peace in Ukraine – ReutersZelensky holds online meeting with bipartisan delegation of U.S. CongressNonePoland scrambles military aircraft in response to Russian attack on UkraineDatagroup data center in Kyiv ceases operations after Russian attackU.S. delaying delivery of Patriot missiles already paid for by Ukraine – ZelenskyDirect strike hits Irpin community in Kyiv region, setting business on fire and damaging homesTrump: “My stance on Russia is very simple” as he explains recent actionsPower outage schedules to apply in several regions on MondayZelensky: Ukrainian forces have liberated more territory since start of fall than Russia has capturedRubio says Ukraine does not have access to StarshieldEurope may have to secure Ukraine’s victory without U.S. support, German political scientist saysSybiha: Ukraine continues to receive intelligence from U.S.Zelensky: US has power and means to compel Russia to agree to real energy truceZelensky: Ready to work with Rada on election solutions if fighting stops for 60 daysZelensky: Ukraine will respond if Russia rejects energy truceZelensky briefs von der Leyen on Russian strikes on energy infrastructure after Trump's ceasefire announcementZelensky comments on possibility of holding elections in UkraineUkrainian army receives relevant orders following Trump's statement on energy ceasefire – ZelenskyZelensky: No 'Anchorage agreements' in negotiationsTrump asked Musk to lift Starlink restrictions in Ukraine – WSJZelensky on meeting with Witkoff: There are proposals on ceasefire, NATO-like security guaranteesRussian drones attacking energy infrastructure in Vinnytsia region, causing power outagesUkraine is a partner “in a certain sense” but should stop striking Russian oil refineries, Vance saysHegseth delays approval of Patriot missile transfers to Ukraine but has not rejected them – WPRepublicans threaten to block Pentagon funding unless Trump takes tougher stance on RussiaFive injured, buildings, medical center and shopping mall damaged in Russian attack on Kyiv’s Solomianskyi districtZelensky announces meetings in Europe to strengthen Ukraine’s air defenseZelensky on diesel deal: Ukraine cannot accept it, as gas and banks could be nextTrump comments on Russia's violation of energy truceZelensky: Russia not complying with energy ceasefire as of nowZelensky: Ukraine attacks no energy facilities last night, while Russia struck petrol stations and energy infrastructureRussia attacks six Ukrainian energy facilities today, Zelensky saysZelensky: Social media feels easier to breathe in after attacks on YandexUkraine supports energy ceasefire – ZelenskyGerman officials call Trump’s stance on Ukraine ‘moral bankruptcy’
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Der SpiegelGermany
Ukraine war: Trump reportedly urged Musk to lift Starlink restrictions Translated headline. Original: Ukraine-Krieg: Trump soll Musk zur Aufhebung der Starlink-Drosselung gedrängt haben Ukrainian officials report Russian attacks without warning
20 more from Der SpiegelStarshield throttling: NATO AI system has no kill switch, according to PalantirUkraine war: US reportedly again failed to provide Kyiv with data on Russian missile attacksUkraine war: US reportedly failed once again to provide Kyjiw with data on Russian missile attacksUkraine: US again providing Ukraine with data to defend against missile attacks, according to ZelenskyyUkraine: Volodymyr Zelenskyy laments continued throttling of Starlink in UkraineUkraine: “We had hoped for a ceasefire. But it never came”Ukraine war: Trump announces “energy ceasefire” – Zelensky knows nothing about itUkraine: Donald Trump calls for a change of power in Kiew (Kyiv) after diesel disputeSaint Petersburg: Russia reports massive drone attack – apparently one deadDonald Trump: US senators criticize Trump’s diesel deal with RussiaDonald Trump and Vladimir Putin reach agreement: German government stresses commitment to sanctions against RussiaUkraine: Kyiv continues to see restrictions on StarshieldElon Musk reportedly ordered Starshield restrictions for UkraineElon Musk reportedly ordered Starshield restrictions for UkraineUkraine war: Volodymyr Zelenskyy accuses the US of blocking paid-for missile deliveriesRussia-Ukraine war: Volodymyr Zelenskyy laments lack of warning about Russian missilesUkraine: Volodymyr Zelenskyy hints that the US is no longer warning of Russian attacksMoscow: Airports temporarily close due to drone alertUkraine: Wolodymyr Selenskyj reports on planned trilateral meeting with the US and RussiaUkraine war: Donald Trump allows Ukraine to build Patriot missiles
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CNewsFrance
“Russia would like to reach an agreement”: Donald Trump says Vladimir Putin wants to end the war in Ukraine Translated headline. Original: «La Russie aimerait conclure un accord» : Donald Trump affirme que Vladimir Poutine souhaite «fortement» mettre un terme à la guerre en Ukraine Trump calls for a deal-making leader
1 more from CNewsUnited States: Donald Trump says “it’s time for Ukraine to have a new president”
BBC NewsUnited Kingdom
Ukraine says Starlink still restricted after Trump says limits lifted Crosetto condemns limits on Ukraine's intelligence access
21 more from BBC NewsUkrainians dying because US restricting intelligence sharing, Zelensky adviser tells BBCTrump says suspension of Russia sanctions is to keep peace negotiations goingTrump 'completely wrong' to restrict support for Ukraine, Italian minister tells BBCTrump denies limiting Ukraine access to Starlink networkAnalysis: Trump's global headaches worsen weeks before crucial electionsWhy Moscow is staying tight-lipped on Trump's energy ceasefireWhat could Trump's energy ceasefire mean for Ukraine?'Tiger attack horror' and Trump tells Zelensky 'time to go'Watch: 'Time for Ukraine to get a new president', says Trump'Time for Ukraine to get new president,' says Trump after Zelensky condemns diesel dealZelensky and US envoys holding Oslo talks as Rubio denies withholding intelligenceOil facilities hit in deadly overnight attack on St PetersburgInside Ukrainian offensive pushing Russia back - with Starlink playing a key roleBurnham says he wants to 'repair bridges' between Ukraine and USWhich war is having the biggest impact on diesel prices - Iran or Ukraine?'Tax rises needed to plug £35bn gap' and 'Putin breaks Trump's 'ceasefire"Trump faces growing backlash over plans to import diesel from RussiaUkraine strikes Yandex data centre in third attack on Russian tech giantUK does not support Trump's Russia diesel deal, says StreetingRussian strikes hit key power plant in Kyiv, Zelensky saysSix Ukrainian energy sites hit by Russia since Trump announced ceasefire, Zelensky says
The GuardianUnited Kingdom
US gave us no warning of Russian strikes on Kyiv power plants, Zelenskyy says Ukrainian officials describe one-sided U.S. pressure
17 more from The GuardianStarlink access still not fully restored for Ukraine’s military, says ZelenskyyTrump announces partial ceasefire in Ukraine war as Zelenskyy says deal is ‘news to me’Britain stands behind Zelenskyy, says Streeting after Trump’s call for new leader in UkraineUkraine persists with Russian oil refinery strikes in defiance of TrumpRussia and Ukraine agree to local ceasefire in Oleshky amid deepening humanitarian crisisFirst Thing: US ambassador in rare diplomatic break with Israel over attack on US journalistZelenskyy thanks Trump for resumed intelligence sharing after US Starlink ‘message’Trump’s pause on Russia sanctions is ‘reward’ for Putin, Zelenskyy saysAllies did not warn Kyiv of Russian ballistic missile strikes, says ZelenskyyZelenskyy vows to retaliate if Russian strikes on Ukraine’s power grid continueTrump’s deal with Putin will have little impact on US diesel prices, experts sayZelenskyy furious as Trump announces deal to buy Russian dieselBritain in talks with European allies over release of emergency diesel stockpiles amid Trump pressureUkraine’s military says Starlink satellite connection stable after recent restrictionsHegseth wrong to say most non-US Nato forces in Afghanistan did not fight, says No 10Ministers must be honest about Russian threat to UK, says former Foreign Office headHouthi attack on Riyadh airport forces swift rethink of Trump’s new strategy
Asahi ShimbunJapan
Trump: “Ukraine needs a new president,” amid criticism over easing sanctions on Russia Translated headline. Original: トランプ氏「ウクライナに新大統領を」 対ロシア制裁緩和の批判受け Trump urges a negotiator as president
Yonhap News AgencySouth Korea
Ukrainian drone crashes after Starshield communications are cut off Translated headline. Original: 출격 우크라 드론, 스타쉴드 통신 끊기자 추락 Zelensky says Russia must stop attacks first
48 more from Yonhap News AgencyStill disruptions in intelligence sharing with the US?… Ukrainian casualties mount amid delayed warningsZelensky: “U.S. Pressuring Us to Surrender”… Points to White House as Behind Starlink RestrictionsZelensky: “Grateful for resumption of U.S. intelligence sharing… If U.S. sides with Putin, it would be a historic mistake”U.S. Secretary of State: “No one has ever ordered a slowdown of satellite communications for Ukrainian forces”Zelensky: “I hope for trilateral talks with the U.S. and Russia during the G20 summit”Europe says it will help Ukraine… but the US’s Starlink cannot be replaced anytime soonTrump on Ukraine Starshield outage: “I didn’t do it… I don’t know who did”“Starshield outage for Ukraine’s military was intentional… the White House ordered it”Trump’s energy truce declaration pressures Ukraine to give up its key advantagesTrump’s ‘energy ceasefire’ comes to nothing… Russia continues attacks on Ukraine’s Black Sea portsU.S. threatens to cut off weapons supplies to Ukraine, urging it to stop attacks on Russian oil refineriesTrump Says Russia and Ukraine Reached an “Energy Ceasefire” Deal, but Russia Continues Airstrikes (Update 2)Trump: “Energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine” … Zelensky: “This is the first I’ve heard of it” (roundup)Trump: Russia and Ukraine agree to an energy-sector ceasefire…takes effect immediatelyUS warns Ukraine it will halt intelligence sharing unless it stops attacks on Russian refineriesAfter Trump’s ‘new president’ remark… Ukraine says ‘Zelensky has the people’s support’Trump tells Zelensky, who criticized the “transit deal,” “Ukraine needs a new president” (roundup)Trump to Zelensky, who criticized the ‘transit deal’: “Ukraine needs a new president”Ukraine launches an unprecedented strike on infrastructure in Putin’s hometown despite Trump’s efforts to dissuade itTrump: “My decision on Russia is simple… I don’t want Russia to leave the negotiations to end the war”Zelensky: “U.S. proposes trilateral talks with Putin… could take place during G20 meeting”Zelensky: “A transit deal with Russia is inappropriate”… takes aim at Trump againHas the U.S. cut off intelligence sharing? Ukraine: “We haven’t received early warnings of airstrikes for a second day”Trump-Mediated Deal Brings Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks to a Complete Halt… Meeting with U.S. Envoy Put on HoldEU: “Trump should impose new sanctions instead of a transit deal with Russia” (comprehensive)Zelensky: “Russia attacked Ukraine’s gas facilities … violating the energy truce”EU foreign policy chief: “Trump should impose new sanctions instead of a transit deal with Russia”Zelensky: “If Putin fully ceases fire for 60 days, I’ll hold elections”Musk also says, “Ukraine needs a new leader”… Russian envoy: “We agree”After Zelensky Ignored the Request, Trump Decides on a Transit Deal with PutinZelensky claims Putin “allowed attacks on civilian targets in Kyiv” ahead of winterRussia: Putin-Trump meeting would be a waste of time if not properly preparedUnder pressure from Trump, Ukraine halts strikes on Russian oil refineries until the US midterm electionsU.S. Senate warns it will hold up confirmation of Trump’s nominees unless Ukraine’s Starshield is restoredControversy over Starlink speed limits continues… Ukraine: “Nothing has changed”Putin: “We are pursuing a final peace agreement, not a short-term one… Eastern Ukraine is Russian land”“Trump calls Musk, asks him to lift restrictions on Ukraine’s Starshield” (roundup)Trump calls Musk, asks him to lift restrictions on Starshield in UkraineUkraine’s intelligence and air defenses breached… civilian casualties continue in Russian attacksFearing exclusion from talks to end the war… Zelensky: “If the U.S. gives us Patriots, Russia will stop its attacks”U.S. puts support for Patriot missiles, Ukraine’s “last line of defense,” on holdCould it be a pressure tactic by Trump? Ukraine: Restrictions on satellite communications and intelligence sharing remain in placeU.S. Treasury Secretary, asked “Is Ukraine an ally?”: “I’m not the secretary of state”Large-scale power outage in Kyiv, Ukraine… aftermath of strikes on energy facilitiesZelensky: “We held back on attacks after Trump mentioned a ‘ceasefire,’ but Russia continues”Russia says it is “currently in contact” on whether an “energy truce” has been agreedUK, Germany and Poland reaffirm support for Zelensky as Trump pressures himZelensky: “Trump should sanction Russia’s version of Starlink”
MeduzaLatvia
Did Trump know Musk was about to restrict Ukraine’s military Starlink service? WSJ reports they discussed the decision afterward. Some sources say they also spoke beforehand. Trump says Zelensky may halt the strikes
48 more from MeduzaEurope is preparing for direct talks with Putin, FT reports. One possible proposal: Russia gets Donbas, Ukraine gets NATO membership.Ukrainian drones strike Russia’s Tambov region, reportedly hitting infrastructure on Druzhba oil pipelineUkrainian drones attacked Tambov Oblast. According to preliminary data, the strike targeted infrastructure of the Druzhba oil pipelineTrump says he doesn’t want to ‘drive Russia away’ from peace talks, again criticizes Zelensky over refinery strikesRussian strike on Kyiv kills 21-year-old woman; U.S. gave Ukraine no advance warning, journalists reportZelensky said the US has resumed sharing intelligence with UkraineZelensky: Since Trump announced an energy truce, Russia has struck Ukrainian energy facilities 76 timesZelensky said Starlink is still operating with restrictions in UkraineTelegraph: Elon Musk proposed restricting Starlink’s operations in Ukraine, and Trump agreed with himTrump denies ordering restrictions on Ukraine’s military Starlink service and says he doesn’t think Elon Musk did, eitherTrump calls for Ukraine to choose a new president as relations with Zelensky hit their lowest point since Oval Office clashFinancial Times: US threatened to cut off weapons deliveries and intelligence sharing with Ukraine unless Kyiv stopped striking Russian oil refineriesTrump again says Russia and Ukraine agreed to an energy ceasefire. For Zelensky, it came as ‘news.’Financial Times: The US threatened to block arms shipments to Ukraine and intelligence sharing unless Kyiv stopped strikes on oil refineries.Trump again said that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an energy truceRelations between Zelensky and Trump are in a crisis unlike any since their White House spat. The US president urges Ukraine to choose a new leader and demands it stop strikes on Russian oil refineriesMusk backed Trump, who criticized Zelensky for strikes on Russian oil refineries and said Ukraine needs a new leaderTrump calls on Ukraine to replace ZelenskyPentagon Refuses to Investigate Starlink Outages in UkraineEuropean countries with the largest defense budgets name Russia their main security threat and pledge continued support for UkraineMusk accused Ukraine of using Starlink for “offensive” drone strikes. Ukraine’s Armed Forces replied that this is “technically impossible”U.S. threatens Europe with ‘devastating’ retaliation if EU restricts SpaceX’s access to European marketThe US threatened Europe with “devastating” retaliatory measures if the EU restricts SpaceX’s access to the European marketThe New York Times: White House proposed that the EU increase purchases of Russian gas and Ukraine resume its transitU.S. lawmakers reportedly offered Ukraine Starlink coverage inside Russia in exchange for halting refinery strikes. Zelensky was receptive, WSJ says.Russia launches missile strike on Kyiv; Zelensky says Ukraine again received no warning from alliesPolitico: US did not warn Ukrainian forces about Russia’s missile launch toward Kyiv “because of bad weather conditions.” Ukraine suspects this is untrueEuropean allies publicly back Zelensky after Trump says Ukraine needs a new presidentKremlin rejects 60-day ceasefire for Ukraine’s elections — but says it might not strike ‘on election day itself’Trump’s special envoys postpone trip to Moscow, Axios reports‘Trump is really mad’: White House source says president expects Ukraine to stop striking Russian oil refineriesAxios: Trump’s special envoys postponed their trip to Moscow“Trump is very angry.” The US president expects Ukraine to observe the energy truce.Zelensky said Kyiv would stop attacking Russian oil refineries only in response to Moscow halting strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructureBy Putin’s own estimate, Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries have cost Russia 1% of GDP. But he says stopping them isn’t worth halting attacks on Ukrainian vessels.Starlink speeds in Ukraine remain limited. Trump claimed the restrictions had been liftedTrump called Elon Musk to ask him to lift restrictions on Ukraine’s military-grade Starlink service, WSJ reportsPutin proposes meeting with Trump and Xi without Zelensky to discuss ending war in Ukraine on terms favorable to Moscow, WSJ reportsWhite House proposed that EU buy more Russian gas and Ukraine resume transit, NYT reportsWSJ: Putin proposed that Trump and Xi meet without Zelensky to discuss ending the war in Ukraine on terms favorable to MoscowPutin ordered approval of a program for the “restoration of trade and logistics infrastructure facilities” after Ukrainian strikesAsked whether Trump is making him a scapegoat for his own low approval ratings, Zelensky simply smiledZelensky Was Asked Whether He Thinks Trump Is Trying to Make Him a Scapegoat for His Own Low Ratings. He Merely Smirked SilentlyZelensky says Ukraine’s Western allies again gave no warning before Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv. It’s the second time in two days.Zelensky says Ukrainian military ‘received all relevant orders’ over energy truce announced by TrumpZelensky said the Ukrainian Armed Forces had “received orders” in connection with the energy truce announced by TrumpZelensky: Ukraine will hold elections if Putin agrees to a 60-day ceasefirePutin estimated Russia’s losses from strikes on oil refineries at 1% of GDP—and rejected the idea of halting attacks on Ukrainian vessels in exchange for an end to those strikes
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Conflict in Ukraine: Musk acknowledged restricting Starlink speeds at the front Translated headline. Original: Conflicto en Ucrania: Musk reconoció haber restringido la velocidad de Starlink en el frente Zelensky reports approval for Patriot licenses
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U.S. envoys reportedly demanded an end to Ukrainian refinery attacks at a Miami meeting and said no additional compensation was needed. European officials also described calls to Kyiv and European capitals that included threats to suspend intelligence sharing and PURL; the EU called the warning a bad signal for Ukraine.

Sources (4)

Steve Witkoff, U.S. presidential envoy · our summary of Yonhap News Agency, via The New York Times

United States · our summary of Yonhap News Agency, via The New York Times

unnamed European officials · our summary of TASS, via The Financial Times

European officials · our summary of Ukrainska Pravda, via Financial Times

Trump demanded that Ukraine stop striking Russian refineries and called for a new Ukrainian leader able to make a deal. Sybiha said Ukrainians had the right to choose their leader and that Zelensky had their support; according to Trump, Zelensky replied to a private request that Ukraine might stop the strikes.

Sources (4)

Donald Trump, U.S. president · our summary of France 24

“I suggest they get a new leader who can make a deal, because he could have made many deals that, for some reason, he never does”
Donald Trump, U.S. president · quoted in France 24
“He has the support of the Ukrainian people, and they have the right to decide. Statements from abroad only confirm that he is doing his job well”
Andrii Sybiha, Ukrainian foreign minister · quoted in The Hindu

Donald Trump, U.S. president · our summary of The Guardian

Trump's September 14 claim of an energy truce was followed by continued attacks, and Russia said it would accept the proposal only if Western energy sanctions were lifted. On October 11 Trump again said both sides had agreed to a ceasefire, while Zelensky said neither had agreed and Moscow did not confirm an agreement.

Sources (4)

Our summary of Meduza

Donald Trump, U.S. president · our summary of Meduza

As quoted in Russian, with a machine translation

“Украина согласилась не наносить удары по российским объектам энергетической инфраструктуры”

Machine translation: “Ukraine agreed not to strike Russian energy infrastructure facilities”

Donald Trump, U.S. president · our summary of Meduza

Our summary of The Guardian

The proposed truce's terms remained disputed. Officials familiar with negotiations said Moscow sought U.S. sanctions relief and a link to a Black Sea ceasefire; Ukraine said any pause must be mutual and bring Russia no additional concessions. A European diplomat warned released Russian funds could be used to escalate the war and said diplomats doubted Moscow genuinely intended to observe a ceasefire.

Ukraine said it ended a three-day pause on refinery strikes requested by the U.S. because Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy grid continued. Zelensky and Sybiha counted 76 Russian attacks in the week after Trump's truce announcement; Zelensky called for pressure on Russia and stronger defenses, while Wicker urged Trump to accept Zelensky's proposed deal.

Sources (4)

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine's president · our summary of Ukrainska Pravda

Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine's president · our summary of The Kyiv Independent, via Reuters

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine's president · our summary of Ukrainska Pravda

“Its message could hardly be clearer – Moscow has not abided by any obligations”
Andrii Sybiha, Ukrainian foreign minister · quoted in Ukrinform

Trump and Vance said Ukrainian attacks on Russian fuel facilities raised global or U.S. energy prices. Energy experts disputed Trump's causal claim; BBC Verify reported Russian diesel exports fell by about 670,000 barrels a day between 2025 and September 2026, and Rory Johnson said the strikes were removing a major exporter from the market.

Sources (4)
“Zelenskyy is using Diesel Refineries in Russia as a target, knowing that these attacks are seriously hurting the world diesel markets, including those in the United States”
Donald Trump, U.S. president · quoted in Ukrainska Pravda

Donald Trump, U.S. president · our summary of Ukrinform

“Do I think they should be striking Russian diesel fuel production facilities, which lead to rising energy prices for Americans? No”
Vance, U.S. vice president · quoted in Ukrinform, via 2WAY TONIGHT
“…which lead to rising energy prices for Americans”
Vance, U.S. vice president · quoted in Ukrinform, via 2WAY TONIGHT

Ukrainian officials said Russian missiles and drones damaged energy and civilian sites in the October 18–19 attack, leaving at least 550,000 families without power; Kyiv's emergency service reported one person killed and eight injured. Russia's Defense Ministry said its forces targeted military-industrial facilities, storage sites and a data center. Ihnat said Ukraine received no warning before the first ballistic strike but did before the second.

Sources (4)

Our summary of Ukrainska Pravda

“…more than 10 energy infrastructure facilities were damaged, and the lights went out for at least 550,000 families”
Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine's president · quoted in Ukrinform
“One person has been killed and eight injured in overnight attacks on Kyiv.”
State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Kyiv · quoted in Ukrainska Pravda
“…a medical clinic, a school, a metro station and ordinary residential buildings were also damaged”
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine's president · quoted in Ukrainska Pravda

Reports also covered a Ryazan refinery fire and fires at industrial facilities in Surgut and Tambov after drone attacks. OSINT analysts assessed the Tambov target was the Nikolskoye station on the Druzhba pipeline, while the governor did not identify the facility and The Kyiv Independent said it could not verify a fire at the station.

Sources (4)

Our summary of The Hindu, via Reuters

“As a result of a drone attack on an industrial facility in the Surgut district, a fire broke out.”
Ruslan Kukharuk, Governor of Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug · quoted in The Kyiv Independent
“The Defense Forces struck the Surgut Condensate Stabilization Plant”
Serhii Sternenko, Former Ukrainian deputy defence minister · quoted in The Kyiv Independent

Our summary of The Kyiv Independent

Zelensky said the U.S. government sent the message to restrict Starlink speeds and SpaceX implemented it; anonymous accounts attributed the decision to the White House or said Musk proposed it and Trump agreed. Trump, Rubio and Musk denied responsibility, and Rubio said the restriction was unintentional. Zelensky described a three-day intelligence interruption that had resumed; Rubio denied any pause.

Sources (4)
“It was a message from the American government to limit this speed and technically SpaceX did it.”
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine's president · quoted in Ukrainska Pravda, via European Pravda

two US officials and a Western official · our summary of The Guardian, via Reuters

Our summary of Meduza, via The Telegraph

Donald Trump, U.S. president · our summary of Ukrainska Pravda, via Bloomberg

In a Corriere della Sera interview, Zelensky backed a mutual energy ceasefire and asked for interceptor missiles to protect Ukrainian infrastructure if Ukraine was expected to refrain from retaliation; he said partners could provide enough air defenses if Russia ignored a ceasefire. Vance urged Ukraine to stop striking Russian diesel facilities and said Ukraine should not join NATO.

Sources (4)
“We support a mutual ceasefire on energy infrastructure.”
Zelensky, Ukraine's president · quoted in Ukrinform, via Corriere della Sera
“…then give us interceptor missiles so I can protect our energy infrastructure”
Zelensky, Ukraine's president · quoted in Ukrinform, via Corriere della Sera

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine's president · our summary of Ukrainska Pravda, via Corriere della Sera

“Do I think they should be striking Russian diesel fuel production facilities, which lead to rising energy prices for Americans? No”
Vance, U.S. vice president · quoted in Ukrinform, via 2WAY TONIGHT
How coverage differed

Ukrainian outlets: Coverage foregrounded Kyiv's conditional readiness for a reciprocal ceasefire, alleged Russian attacks, Ukrainian losses and requests for stronger support.

Russian state media: Reports relayed official Russian accounts of the Tambov fire and U.S. statements about Ukraine's strikes and NATO membership.

European and international reporting: Coverage emphasized reported U.S. pressure and negotiation terms, disagreement over fuel-price effects, and disputes about support for Ukraine.

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