Russia and Ukraine resume energy strikes despite ceasefire claims

Russia and Ukraine resume energy strikes despite ceasefire claims

President Donald Trump’s claim of a cease-fire was contradicted on 15 September when Russia and Ukraine launched new strikes against each other’s energy infrastructure overnight, NBC News reported. Earlier in September, U. S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow and met President Vladimir Putin, where both sides pledged a three-day halt to strikes on each other’s capitals, AP News reported. The envoys then travelled to Kyiv for talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, but aerial attacks continued, AP News noted.

President Trump and President Putin later held a one-hour phone call described as constructive, Al Jazeera reported, while the Kremlin said Putin assured Trump that Russia had no aggressive plans for Europe. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov subsequently said Moscow would keep its military operations during negotiations, and President Putin warned that deploying European troops to Kyiv would amount to war with Russia, The Independent reported. Kushner later said Ukraine’s refusal to cede the Donbas was stalling a peace deal, The Kyiv Independent reported, and Trump publicly urged Zelenskyy to halt attacks on Russian diesel refineries, CBS News reported. Zelenskyy later expressed doubt that any pause would be honoured, NBC News reported.

Acteurs

Steve Witkoff Jared Kushner Donald Trump Volodymyr Zelensky Vladimir Putin William Burns

Lieux

Moscow, Russia Kyiv, Ukraine Helsinki, Finland Dnipro region, Ukraine
Verdict global: Partiel Confiance: 62% Affirmations: 2
Résumé

The claim that on September 12, 2026, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that sending European forces to Ukraine would amount to a war with Russia has insufficient evidence. The claim that on September 8, 2026, President Vladimir Putin told President Donald Trump in a phone call that Moscow has no hostile intentions toward Europe is partially confirmed.

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Articles

15 septembre 2026
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Russia and Ukraine launch new energy attacks despite Trump’s ceasefire claim
Russia and Ukraine launch new energy attacks despite Trump’s ceasefire claim

NBC News • 15 sept. 14h48

Both Russia and Ukraine launched new strikes on energy infrastructure overnight, contradicting President Trump's statement that a ceasefire had been reached.

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14 septembre 2026
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Trump says Ukraine and Russia agreed to halt strikes on energy. Zelenskyy is not so sure.
Trump says Ukraine and Russia agreed to halt strikes on energy. Zelenskyy is not so sure.

politico.eu • 14 sept. 18h52

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv does not trust that Russia will honor a supposed agreement to halt attacks on energy infrastructure, contradicting statements made by U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Ukraine says it's open to halting attacks on Russian energy
Ukraine says it's open to halting attacks on Russian energy

cnbc.com • 14 sept. 16h03

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv would stop targeting Russian energy facilities if Russia reliably refrains from attacking Ukrainian infrastructure, but expressed doubt about Moscow's willingness to honor such an agreement.

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Trump asks Ukraine to stop Russia refinery attacks as diesel surges
Trump asks Ukraine to stop Russia refinery attacks as diesel surges

CNBC • 14 sept. 07h22

President Donald Trump asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to stop targeting Russian diesel-producing facilities as U.S. diesel prices rose above $6 per gallon, while Russia extended its diesel export ban.

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13 septembre 2026
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Trump calls on Ukraine to halt attacks on Russian oil refineries
Trump calls on Ukraine to halt attacks on Russian oil refineries

politico.eu • 13 sept. 16h02

During a visit to Ireland, President Donald Trump asked Ukraine to stop targeting Russian oil facilities, saying the strikes were driving up diesel prices, while a senior European official suggested the U.S. was using Kyiv as a scapegoat.

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Trump’s Son-in-Law Is Brutally Mocked at Major Diplomatic Forum
Trump’s Son-in-Law Is Brutally Mocked at Major Diplomatic Forum

The Daily Beast • 13 sept. 15h46

At a diplomatic forum, Jared Kushner's remarks that Ukraine should cede territory to Russia to end the war prompted laughter from attendees, highlighting skepticism over his negotiation stance.

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Trump calls on Ukraine to stop targeting Russian refineries as both countries trade strikes
Trump calls on Ukraine to stop targeting Russian refineries as both countries trade strikes

CBS News • 13 sept. 14h37

President Trump asked Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to stop targeting Russian refineries, while both sides continued drone attacks that killed civilians in Russia and Ukraine.

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Ukraine's refusal to give up territory to Russia stalls peace deal, Trump envoy says
Ukraine's refusal to give up territory to Russia stalls peace deal, Trump envoy says

The Kyiv Independent • 13 sept. 10h01

U.S. envoy Jared Kushner said Ukraine's rejection of Russian demands for territory in the Donbas is hindering progress on a peace deal, and the United States will outline next steps in the coming weeks.

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12 septembre 2026
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Putin warns Europe against sending troops to Ukraine: "That means a war with Russia"
Putin warns Europe against sending troops to Ukraine: "That means a war with Russia"

CBS News • 12 sept. 21h54

Russian President Vladimir Putin said sending European forces to Ukraine would constitute a war with Russia, while Kyiv reports continued civilian casualties from Russian attacks.

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin warns Europe sending troops to Kyiv’s aid means war with Moscow
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin warns Europe sending troops to Kyiv’s aid means war with Moscow

The Independent • 12 sept. 21h42

Russian President Vladimir Putin said sending European forces to Kyiv would amount to a war with Russia, as Moscow increased drone strikes that killed five people in Ukraine and two in Russia.

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Russia refuses to stop attacking Ukraine during peace negotiations, Lavrov says
Russia refuses to stop attacking Ukraine during peace negotiations, Lavrov says

The Kyiv Independent • 12 sept. 16h00

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Moscow will continue its military operations while negotiations are underway, rejecting proposals for a ceasefire or a summit meeting in a neutral country.

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9 septembre 2026
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Trump says Ukraine peace deal could restore U.S.-Russia ties: Kremlin
Trump says Ukraine peace deal could restore U.S.-Russia ties: Kremlin

CNBC • 09 sept. 09h00

The Kremlin reported that President Trump told President Putin a quick resolution to the Ukraine conflict would allow full restoration of trade and economic ties between the United States and Russia.

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8 septembre 2026
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Trump, Putin hold ‘frank’ phone call as US restarts Ukraine deal efforts
Trump, Putin hold ‘frank’ phone call as US restarts Ukraine deal efforts

Al Jazeera • 08 sept. 18h36

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a one-hour phone conversation described as constructive, while U.S. envoys continue diplomatic efforts to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine.

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Putin tells Trump that Russia doesn't have aggressive intentions toward Europe, Kremlin says
Putin tells Trump that Russia doesn't have aggressive intentions toward Europe, Kremlin says

PBS • 08 sept. 18h14

In a phone call, President Vladimir Putin told President Donald Trump that Moscow has no hostile intentions toward Europe, while U.S. officials warned the war in Ukraine could continue for years.

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Putin tells Trump that Moscow doesn’t have aggressive plans toward Europe, Kremlin says
Putin tells Trump that Moscow doesn’t have aggressive plans toward Europe, Kremlin says

AP News • 08 sept. 15h54

Kremlin officials said President Vladimir Putin assured President Donald Trump that Moscow has no hostile intentions toward Europe during a phone call, while Ukraine seeks further U.S. support and a possible meeting with Trump.

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Trump told Putin he wants swift end to Ukraine war and US-Russia ties restored, Kremlin says
Trump told Putin he wants swift end to Ukraine war and US-Russia ties restored, Kremlin says

Reuters • 08 sept. 15h02

The Kremlin reported that President Donald Trump told Vladimir Putin he wants a swift end to the Ukraine conflict and the restoration of U.S.–Russia relations, with Putin expressing support.

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7 septembre 2026
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Ukraine strikes Russian oil refineries after Kushner, Witkoff visit Moscow and Kyiv
Ukraine strikes Russian oil refineries after Kushner, Witkoff visit Moscow and Kyiv

New York Post • 07 sept. 16h16

Ukrainian drones attacked refineries in Russia's Perm region and other sites after U.S. special envoys met with leaders in Moscow and Kyiv to discuss peace talks.

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Witkoff and Kushner hold Ukraine talks after meeting Putin
Witkoff and Kushner hold Ukraine talks after meeting Putin

dw.com • 07 sept. 00h04

U.S. officials Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv, seeking increased military support, but no agreement on ending the war was reached.

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6 septembre 2026
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US envoys arrive in Ukraine after meeting with Putin
US envoys arrive in Ukraine after meeting with Putin

AP News • 06 sept. 13h36

U.S. representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Kyiv for discussions with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following a three-hour meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, as both sides continue aerial attacks.

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U.S. envoys ‘very encouraged’ after peace talks in Moscow and Kyiv
U.S. envoys ‘very encouraged’ after peace talks in Moscow and Kyiv

NBC News • 06 sept. 12h17

U.S. representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with President Zelenskyy in Kyiv after discussions with President Putin in Moscow, saying the talks were substantive and expressing optimism about progress toward ending the war.

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US envoys Kushner and Witkoff arrive in Kyiv after talks with Putin
US envoys Kushner and Witkoff arrive in Kyiv after talks with Putin

The Guardian • 06 sept. 11h55

Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff landed in Kyiv for a second day of discussions on ending the war, following three-hour talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.

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Witkoff and Kushner arrive in Kyiv for second leg of US diplomacy push
Witkoff and Kushner arrive in Kyiv for second leg of US diplomacy push

cnn.com • 06 sept. 10h23

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and former White House adviser Jared Kushner landed in Kyiv for meetings with President Zelensky, following talks with President Putin in Moscow, as a limited cease-fire holds between the capitals.

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5 septembre 2026
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Russia’s Putin meets US envoys to discuss Trump proposal to end Ukraine war
Russia’s Putin meets US envoys to discuss Trump proposal to end Ukraine war

Al Jazeera • 05 sept. 21h21

Russian President Vladimir Putin received U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Moscow, where both sides agreed to a three-day halt to strikes on each other's capitals while peace talks continue.

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Putin meets with US envoy at Kremlin for renewed talks on ending the war in Ukraine
Putin meets with US envoy at Kremlin for renewed talks on ending the war in Ukraine

AP News • 05 sept. 18h32

Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner at the Kremlin to discuss reviving peace talks, while both sides agreed to temporarily halt attacks on each other's capitals.

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Trump envoys arrive in Moscow ahead of Ukraine talks
Trump envoys arrive in Moscow ahead of Ukraine talks

BBC • 05 sept. 12h23

U.S. representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow on Friday for discussions with Russian officials before traveling to Kyiv on Sunday for diplomatic talks on the Ukraine conflict.

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