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Trump Bears Down On Zelensky

October 11, 2026 · 4:35 pm ET · Leave a Comment

“President Trump’s announcement Sunday about an ‘energy ceasefire’ between Russia and Ukraine referred to a potential deal that includes each side stopping attacks on oil refineries — and he expects Volodymyr Zelensky to abide by it,” Axios reports.

“Trump appears to be singlehandedly trying to will a partial ceasefire into existence. But for now Russia hasn’t accepted any kind of ceasefire — and Ukraine wants one that forbids attacks on power plants.”

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