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Live: Oil prices fall after Trump unilaterally announces Russia-Ukraine 'energy ceasefire'

France 2412 October 2026, 05:29 UTCUkraine

Most stock markets rose Monday as oil prices tumbled after US President Donald Trump announced an alleged "energy ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine, sparking astonishment from Kyiv and silence from Moscow. Trump's Ukrainian counterpart President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was seeking further details of the announcement. Follow our liveblog for all the latest developments.

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