Donald Trump recently claimed there was a truce regarding energy strikes between Ukraine and Russia. A truce is a temporary agreement to stop fighting. However, officials from both countries are now saying that is not true.

Fighting is still happening. Both sides continue to trade aerial strikes—which are attacks launched from the air using drones or missiles—against energy targets. This means the situation on the ground remains dangerous and unstable.

At the same time, there is a growing conversation about fuel supplies. Some experts are concerned about Trump's approach to finding diesel, a type of fuel used by trucks and heavy machines. Critics say his current plan for getting more diesel might actually end up helping Russia’s position in the war instead of hurting it.

Meanwhile, military experts at the Institute for the Study of War have been tracking the battlefield. They report that the fighting has not slowed down. As of September 14, 2026, the war is still very active, with both nations continuing to attack each other despite what is being said in political circles.

In short: Don’t believe the talk of a truce. The war is still going on, and the struggle for energy resources remains a major part of the conflict.

Source: The New York Times