Topic: Russia

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Trump touts surprise 'energy ceasefire' – Zelensky says he hasn't seen details, Moscow silent

The US President Donald Trump sowed confusion on Sunday, announcing an "energy ceasefire" between Ukraine and Russia. Kyiv expressed astonishment, there was silence from Moscow. Ukrainian strikes have wreaked havoc on the Russian oil industry. Were there to be an "energy ceasefire" it could allow Moscow to repair refineries. For Ukraine, it could safeguard vital energy infrastructure. Story by Nicholas Rushworth.

12 Oct 2026, 09:32 UTC

Business

Zelenskyy accuses Russia of violating Trump’s energy ceasefire as drone attacks continue

If Russia doesn't agree to Trump's energy ceasefire, Ukraine will respond, Zelenskyy said Monday morning.

12 Oct 2026, 09:26 UTC

World

Live: Top NATO military commander says a Russian attack would be 'utterly futile'

NATO’s top commander US Air Force General Alexus Grynkewich on Monday said that the military alliance would “block, blunt and break” any Russian attack on its members’ territory, making such an assault “utterly futile”. But he stressed that he did not judge that such a conflict was “imminent or inevitable”. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

12 Oct 2026, 06:29 UTC

Business

Brent tops $105 as doubts grow over supply boost from Trump’s ‘energy ceasefire’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that "Ukraine supports the ceasefire, and it is important that Russia support it as well."

12 Oct 2026, 03:20 UTC

Politics

NATO top commander to warn Russia over alliance’s ability to counter-attack

NATO’s top military commander is expected to warn Russia on Monday that the alliance can counter any attack, officials said. US General Alexus Grynkewich will outline his “theory of victory” at a Warsaw security conference amid Western concerns over Moscow’s alleged campaign of sabotage and interference against Ukraine’s wartime backers.

12 Oct 2026, 02:25 UTC

Politics

UK PM Andy Burnham says it is ‘clear’ Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit vote

Claim marks the first time a UK prime minister has publicly acknowledged Russia's interference in the vote to leave EU.

12 Oct 2026, 01:49 UTC

Politics

UK's Burnham accuses Russia of meddling in Brexit vote

The UK prime minister called for voters in Europe to be made fully aware of Russia's attempts to influence politics.

11 Oct 2026, 22:29 UTC

World

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

The US president made the announcement in a social media post, which was an apparent surprise to Ukraine and Russia is yet to comment.

11 Oct 2026, 22:15 UTC

World

Zelenskyy welcomes US-announced energy ceasefire

President Zelenskyy has responded to Donald Trump’s announcement that Russia and Ukraine agreed to an energy ceasefire

11 Oct 2026, 20:39 UTC

World

Trump claims Russia and Ukraine agreed to 'energy ceasefire'

US President Donald Trump says both sides have agreed to stop targeting oil refineries, power plants and other energy infrastructure immediately.

11 Oct 2026, 20:27 UTC

Business

Trump declares 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine; Zelenskyy is waiting for details

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is waiting on details from Washington.

11 Oct 2026, 20:13 UTC

World

Republican senator says Trump diesel agreement with Russia may be illegal

US President Trump's bid to bring down diesel prices by easing sanctions on Russia prompts rare Republican criticism.

11 Oct 2026, 19:37 UTC

Politics

Burnham says it is 'clear' Russia interfered with Brexit vote

The prime minister says voters were not "sufficiently" informed about how foreign actors sought to disrupt UK democracy.

11 Oct 2026, 19:24 UTC

World

Surrogacy in Georgia is booming but at what cost?

Georgia became a hub for surrogate pregnancies after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. DW spoke with parents, and those who wanted to become parents, about the hidden costs of a booming industry.

11 Oct 2026, 16:23 UTC

World

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

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. Our correspondent Gulliver Cragg tells us more.

11 Oct 2026, 16:15 UTC

World

Trump says Ukraine and Russia agree to ‘energy ceasefire’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he was unaware of the deal, but that Ukraine would back it.

11 Oct 2026, 15:29 UTC

World

Who are the Ukrainian 'volunteers' under Russian command?

Russia has announced a battalion consisting of Ukrainian "volunteers." But veterans and former prisoners of war share very different accounts.

11 Oct 2026, 15:22 UTC

Politics

Germany rejects Trump demand, 'fully supports' Zelenskyy

Germany's foreign minister has said Berlin is behind Ukraine's president and will keep pressuring Russia to end its war. Meanwhile, Deutsche Bank's CEO warned that political extremism is spooking investors. More on DW.

11 Oct 2026, 15:22 UTC

World

Trump announces 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine

US President Donald Trump says both sides have agreed to stop targeting oil refineries, power plants and other energy infrastructure immediately.

11 Oct 2026, 15:22 UTC

World

New Russian strikes follow Trump's announcement of Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire

US President Trump said Sunday via social media platform Truth Social that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to an energy ceasefire. Neither Kyiv nor Moscow confirmed the agreement, but Zelensky later confirmed new Russian strikes to a Ukrainian powerplant. Additional reports suggest at least 5 have been killed and other civilians injured in strikes in the cities of Kharkiv and Ivano-Frankivsk.

11 Oct 2026, 15:14 UTC