Both sides: Can Trump's Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire hold?
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October 12, 2026
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Both Sides: Can Trump's Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire hold?
President Trump said Sunday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to stop striking each other's energy sites. Supporters call it a needed de-escalation that could ease diesel prices before the midterms; critics say…
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