Trump declares 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine

President Trump declared an "energy ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine in a Truth Social post, saying "both parties have agreed" and warning "do not break it." Ukrainian President Zelensky responded that the announcement "was news for me," but that Ukraine will accept it if Russia agrees — asking to be told when the ceasefire begins. It is the second time Trump has made a similar announcement.

Markets barely reacted: oil prices moved little on Hyperliquid and bitcoin traded just under $83,000. The declaration lands less than a month before the U.S. midterm elections, with Polymarket odds of a Democratic sweep of both the House and Senate sitting at 62%.