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Trump claims there's an energy ceasefire

Trump claims Russia and Ukraine agreed to an energy ceasefire over diesel supplies, though neither Moscow nor Kyiv has confirmed the deal in available reporting.

On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on BBN Tonight
Published 6:46 PM ET, Monday, October 12, 2026

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First reported by The Hill: “Trump claims there's an energy ceasefire”.
Covered on BBN on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 6:46 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
Topics: Trump.

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The HillTrump claims there's an energy ceasefire

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorPresident Trump says Russia and Ukraine have reached an energy ceasefire, effective immediately, after he said Russia would supply diesel to the global marketplace.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe post says the ceasefire applies to the energy sector.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe Hill reports it, but no details came with it on how it would work or who agreed to what.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorNeither Moscow nor Kyiv has confirmed it in the coverage we have.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorA ceasefire only one side has heard about is a rumour with a capital letter.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWhat to watch: whether either government confirms it, and whether diesel prices at your local pump move.