UK PM Andy Burnham Backs Donald Trump's Call for Russia-Ukraine 'Energy Ceasefire'

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated that Britain 'strongly supports' US President Donald Trump's call for a sustained energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. While Trump was more definitive in his statement, claiming on Truth Social that both parties had already agreed to an immediate ceasefire, the agreement remains unconfirmed by either government.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the development was 'good news for everyone' but that it was not yet a reality for Kyiv. He said on social media on Sunday, 11 October 2026: 'Unfortunately, Ukrainian skies have been infested with Russian "shaheds" all day today. There have been glide bomb strikes and strikes on our energy infrastructure too. A power plant in Kharkiv was attacked this evening.'

Andy Burnham's Statement

'Russia has intensified its strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure over the weekend. This is an attack on Ukrainian civilians, plunging them into cold and darkness,' Burnham said on X.

'The UK strongly supports President Trump's call today for a sustained energy ceasefire to start now. I discussed this with (President Zelenskyy) yesterday: Ukraine is ready if Russia stops its attacks. This is the best route to get energy and fuel back into world markets,' Burnham also said.

The PM was referring to Trump's post on Truth Social: 'Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine. Both parties have agreed. Do not break it! Thank you for your attention to this matter.'

Continued Russian Attacks

Trump did not provide further details, and neither the Russian nor the Ukrainian government confirmed that a ceasefire agreement had been reached. Zelenskyy said Russian forces had carried out more than 200 strikes on electricity-generation and transmission facilities. Another 17 strikes targeted gas and oil facilities.

'They have killed more than 150 of our people, and more than 700 people have been wounded,' Zelenskyy also said. 'Ukraine has proposed many de-escalatory steps. Putin had one answer to all of them: "nyet." We do hope that he will finally say something to America, Ukraine, and the entire world that will lead to a real and dignified peace.'

Zelenskyy said he would await clear details regarding Russia's supposed dialogue with the US about the ceasefire. 'And we expect Putin to follow through on what President Trump said,' the Ukrainian leader added.

More Support for Ukraine

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she had spoken with Zelenskyy amid a 'grimmer phase' of the war. She supported the call for a ceasefire and committed to providing further funding for drones and missiles for Ukraine.

'We will discuss its funding needs for the year ahead and how to mobilise fresh global support. This week, the EU will also provide further funding for drones and missiles to strengthen Ukraine's defences and protect its skies,' von der Leyen said on social media.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he had spoken with Trump and Zelenskyy on Sunday, 11 October 2026, and welcomed the US president's efforts to broker a ceasefire between the warring countries.

'The new energy ceasefire being brokered by President Trump between Russia and Ukraine has the potential to significantly de-escalate the war and protect thousands of civilians from harm and hardship,' he said.